7 §152. Definitions
§152. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW).] 1. Agricultural composting operation. “Agricultural composting operation” means composting that takes place on a farm. “Agricultural composting operation” does not include an operation that involves nonorganic municipal solid waste […]
7 §153. Farm; farm operation or agricultural composting operation not a nuisance
§153. Farm; farm operation or agricultural composting operation not a nuisance A farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation may not be considered a public or private nuisance under Title 17, chapter 91 if the farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation alleged to be a nuisance is in compliance with applicable state and federal […]
7 §154. Violation of municipal ordinances
§154. Violation of municipal ordinances A farm operation or agricultural composting operation located in an area where agricultural activities are permitted may not be considered a violation of a municipal ordinance if the farm operation or agricultural composting operation conforms to best management practices as determined by the commissioner in accordance with section 153, subsection […]
7 §155. Application; municipal ordinances
§155. Application; municipal ordinances This chapter does not affect the application of state and federal laws. A municipality must provide the commissioner with a copy of any proposed ordinance that affects farm operations or agricultural composting operations. The clerk of the municipality or a municipal official designated by the clerk shall submit a copy of […]