2009 House Bill 5278

Add agricultural tourism” to “right to farm”

Introduced in the House

Aug. 26, 2009

Introduced by Rep. John Espinoza (D-83)

To include a right to operate an “agricultural tourism” business in the “right to farm act” statute. “Agricultural tourism” is defined as “the practice of visiting an agribusiness, horticultural, or agricultural operation, including a farm, orchard, winery, companion animal or livestock show, for the purpose of recreation, education, or active involvement in the operation, other than as a contractor or employee”.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 13, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.