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Senate committee adopts statewide title notice tied to Right to Farm Act
Summary
The Senate Agriculture committee adopted an amendment and passed SB408 to require a short notice in closing/title packets informing buyers that Arkansas is a Right to Farm state. Supporters say it will reduce nuisance suits; lenders warned of compliance and audit costs.
Senator Pitch told the committee that an amendment to SB408 removes a ‘‘nearby’’ search requirement and instead requires closing agents to place a short notice in the title/closing packet informing buyers that ‘‘in this state, we have the Right to Farm Act, and you should know that.’’
Sponsor remarks and Farm Bureau testimony emphasized that the change came after talks with title…
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