North Carolina S59 amends laws to enhance public participation in decisions affecting farmland in voluntary agricultural districts.

North Carolina S59 modifies the process for condemning farmland in voluntary agricultural districts. It mandates that any agency proposing to condemn farmland must request a local agricultural advisory board to hold a public hearing. The board must submit findings and recommendations within 45 days. The agency cannot initiate condemnation until 120 days after the board's submission. This act aims to ensure public participation and development of alternatives for land use decisions impacting farmland.

North Carolina S59 amends laws to enhance public participation in decisions affecting farmland in voluntary agricultural districts.

North Carolina S59 modifies the process for condemning farmland in voluntary agricultural districts. It mandates that any agency proposing to condemn farmland must request a local agricultural advisory board to hold a public hearing. The board must submit findings and recommendations within 45 days. The agency cannot initiate condemnation until 120 days after the board's submission. This act aims to ensure public participation and development of alternatives for land use decisions impacting farmland.