Minnesota SF4547 allows counties to permit up to 24 chickens on any lot through local ordinance.

Minnesota SF4547 amends state law to authorize counties to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance. The bill also mandates that counties notify the Pollution Control Agency and the commissioner of agriculture before adopting or amending feedlot ordinances. Additionally, it requires an economic analysis of the ordinance's impact on local businesses and mandates the development of a template for measuring local economic effects. The bill further stipulates that feedlot setback requirements must also apply to new residences in agricultural zones.

Minnesota SF4547 allows counties to permit up to 24 chickens on any lot through local ordinance.

Minnesota SF4547 amends state law to authorize counties to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance. The bill also mandates that counties notify the Pollution Control Agency and the commissioner of agriculture before adopting or amending feedlot ordinances. Additionally, it requires an economic analysis of the ordinance's impact on local businesses and mandates the development of a template for measuring local economic effects. The bill further stipulates that feedlot setback requirements must also apply to new residences in agricultural zones.