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Utah Senate approves bill to protect agricultural practices after technical amendment
Summary
House Bill 27, intended to protect family farms and agricultural operations from nuisance claims related to urban encroachment, passed the Utah Senate Feb. 18 after a technical amendment to correct drafting; final tally was 26-6, 3 absent.
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 27 on Feb. 18, a measure lawmakers described as focused on protecting family farms and agricultural operations from nuisance claims linked to urban sprawl.
Sponsor Senator Dayton said the bill aims to preserve the right to farm and to shield producers from litigation that can arise as development approaches rural areas. Senator…
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