1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 717

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 323
Sponsored By:
Delegates Stup, Harkins, Stull, Elliott, Hecht, and Snodgrass
Entitled:
Agricultural Operations - "Right to Farm"

Synopsis:

Defining the term "agricultural operations"; authorizing a landowner who produces agricultural commodities to engage in direct commercial sale of the commodities upon property that the landowner owns and operates.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/26
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Hearing cancelled
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate J. Anita Stup, District 3
Delegate Donald B. Elliott, District 4B
Delegate James M. Harkins, District 35A
Delegate Sue C. Hecht, District 3
Delegate Louise V. Snodgrass, District 3
Delegate Paul S. Stull, District 4A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AGRICULTURE -see also- FARMLAND
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- SMALL BUSINESS
NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS
ZONING AND PLANNING
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-308 )

Documents:

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