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WV HB2725
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hornby
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AI Summary
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Adds a new definition of "urban agriculture" to West Virginia's agricultural preservation code, covering farming operations within municipal boundaries on public or private land
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Expands the existing definition of "agriculture" to explicitly include urban agriculture practices
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Defines urban agriculture's purposes as encouraging economic development, promoting conservation practices, and improving access to fresh local food
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Agricultural operations and practices conducted in urban or suburban areas would receive the same legal recognition as traditional rural agriculture under state law
Legislative Description
Defining Urban Agriculture
Agriculture
Last Action
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
2/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism2/24/2025
Government Organization2/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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