Vermont H0094 exempts accessory on-farm businesses from needing an Act 250 permit for certain events and activities.

Vermont H0094 amends existing law to exempt accessory on-farm businesses from needing an Act 250 permit for events and activities such as weddings, concerts, and farm stays. This applies if the farm is in a municipality that has adopted performance standards and site plan review. The bill also allows for the storage, preparation, processing, and sale of qualifying products on the farm, provided they are produced on the farm. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.

Vermont H0094 exempts accessory on-farm businesses from needing an Act 250 permit for certain events and activities.

Vermont H0094 amends existing law to exempt accessory on-farm businesses from needing an Act 250 permit for events and activities such as weddings, concerts, and farm stays. This applies if the farm is in a municipality that has adopted performance standards and site plan review. The bill also allows for the storage, preparation, processing, and sale of qualifying products on the farm, provided they are produced on the farm. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.