Bill Text: CT HB05120 | 2015 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: An Act Concerning The Definition Of Agriculture.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-01-08 - Referred to Joint Committee on Environment [HB05120 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2015-HB05120-Introduced.html

General Assembly

 

Proposed Bill No. 5120

 

January Session, 2015

 

LCO No. 110

 

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Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT

 

Introduced by:

 

REP. ALBERTS, 50th Dist.

 

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF AGRICULTURE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That the general statutes be amended to expand the definition of the term "agriculture" to include agri-tourism, the display of antique vehicles and equipment, retail sales, tours, classes, the viewing and petting of animals, hay rides, crop mazes, festivals and other special events.

Statement of Purpose:

To provide flexibility to property owners who sold development rights to the state.

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