1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 578

CHAPTER NUMBER: 64 File Code: Local Government - Public Local Laws
Sponsored By:
Charles County Delegation
Entitled:
Charles County - Right to Farm

Synopsis:

Authorizing the County Commissioners of Charles County to adopt an ordinance or regulations and take other action to protect a person's right to engage in agricultural and forestry operations; and requiring that, before the adoption of an ordinance or regulations, the County Commissioners hold a public hearing.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/7
Hearing 2/22 at 1:15 p.m.
3/4
Favorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
3/5
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/7
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
3/20
Returned Passed
4/9
Signed by the Governor Chapter 64
Senate Action
3/11
First Reading Select Committee 08
3/15
Favorable Report by Select Committee 08
3/18
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/20
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AGRICULTURE -see also- FARMLAND
CHARLES COUNTY
HEARINGS
LAWS, ORDINANCES, ETC
TREES

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available