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House narrows agritourism sign rules, rejects amendment to limit farm immunity
Summary
Lawmakers passed a bill that lets agritourism operations use a single warning sign at the property entrance instead of signs at every activity. An amendment to limit the liability shield was defeated (38–74); the bill passed on final vote 78–33 after floor debate about liability and consumer protection.
The House approved legislation that changes how agritourism operators notify visitors of risks on farm activity sites, narrowing the current signage requirement so a single posted warning at the property entrance can cover multiple activities instead of requiring a sign at each activity.
Sponsors said the change reduces burden and cost for small, family‑run agritourism operations while maintaining a warning to guests. "All we're doing is taking the signage…
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