Vermont S0045 protects agricultural activities from nuisance lawsuits if conducted legally and according to good practices.

Vermont S0045 amends the state's right-to-farm law to protect agricultural activities from nuisance lawsuits. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that agricultural activities do not constitute a nuisance if they comply with federal, state, and local laws, follow good agricultural practices, and are established before surrounding nonagricultural activities. The bill requires mediation before filing a lawsuit and allows for binding arbitration if mediation fails.

Vermont S0045 protects agricultural activities from nuisance lawsuits if conducted legally and according to good practices.

Vermont S0045 amends the state's right-to-farm law to protect agricultural activities from nuisance lawsuits. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that agricultural activities do not constitute a nuisance if they comply with federal, state, and local laws, follow good agricultural practices, and are established before surrounding nonagricultural activities. The bill requires mediation before filing a lawsuit and allows for binding arbitration if mediation fails.