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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 106 Original 2019 Regular Session McFarland
Abstract: Clarifies that growing and harvesting trees are protected under the Right to Farm Law.
Present law provides that owners of agricultural land need to be protected from further diminution
of value caused by governmental entities.
Proposed law clarifies that agricultural land includes forest and timber land.
Present law specifies that agricultural operations need to be protected from any nuisance actions.
Proposed law clarifies that agricultural operations include forest and timber operations.
(Amends R.S. 3:3601(B)(2) and (3))