Section 2-23.2-1. – Purpose.

§ 2-23.2-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the preservation of agriculture by protecting persons engaged in agricultural operations on agricultural lands, the development rights to which have been conveyed against changes in rules, regulations and requirements that would impair the ability to continue agricultural operations that were allowable at the […]

Section 2-23.2-2. – Definitions.

§ 2-23.2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this section unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent: (1) “Agricultural land” means land conforming to the definition of agricultural land set forth in § 42-82-2. (2) “Agricultural operation” means any activity defined […]

Section 2-23.2-3. – Right to agricultural use.

§ 2-23.2-3. Right to agricultural use. Unless explicitly curtailed, defined or restricted by an instrument conveying development rights to agricultural land, the right to engage in agricultural operations shall include all activities reasonably associated with and/or necessary to such agricultural operations that were allowable on the agricultural land as of the date of the final […]

Section 2-23.2-4. – Effect of rules and regulations.

§ 2-23.2-4. Effect of rules and regulations. All rules, regulations, ordinances and other requirements of the state and agencies, corporations, boards, commissions and political subdivisions of the state that are applicable to the conduct of agricultural operations allowable as of the date of the final execution of the instrument conveying development rights shall continue to […]

Section 2-23.2-5. – Construction.

§ 2-23.2-5. Construction. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all instruments conveying development rights in effect as of or after the effective date of this chapter [June 14, 2006]. History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 77, § 1.

Section 2-23.2-6. – Severability.

§ 2-23.2-6. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or determination made under this chapter, or application of this chapter to any person, agency or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter and its application to any person, agency or circumstances shall not be affected by the […]