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Hall County commissioners say fence notices enforce state law as landowners push back
Summary
Commissioners said they will enforce state right‑of‑way statutes consistently after receiving complaints from landowners; a farmer told the board he feared a deep ditch and said notices targeted his property, and county officials urged a uniform notice-and‑removal process to limit liability.
Commission chair opened discussion on county enforcement of fences in the public right‑of‑way, saying staff will issue standardized notices and allow 30 days for removal before the county takes corrective action.
County Attorney Marty said the county must follow state statute and ‘‘we shouldn't be treating anybody differently’’ when enforcing right‑of‑way rules, adding the board risks liability if it grants exceptions. He told commissioners the county intends to ‘‘provide notice, give them 30…
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