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Senate advances Agricultural Protection Act amendment after debate on scope and constitutional risk

Utah State Senate · January 28, 2002
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Summary

Senate Bill 94, which clarifies immunity for sound agricultural practices from nuisance claims, passed after debate about constitutional exposure and the breadth of protections for neighboring property owners.

Salt Lake City — The Utah Senate on Jan. 28 passed Senate Bill 94, an amendment to the state’s Agricultural Protection Act intended to clarify that customary, sound agricultural practices are protected from both criminal and civil nuisance claims.

Senator Blackham, sponsor of the bill, told the Senate the measure fixes an omission from prior legislation and…

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