1. A. As defined in this act:

   1. 1. "Agricultural activities" shall include, but not be limited to, the growing or raising of horticultural and viticultural crops, berries, poultry, livestock, grain, mint, hay, dairy products and forestry activities;
   2. 2. "Farmland" shall include, but not be limited to, land devoted primarily to production of livestock or agricultural commodities; and
   3. 3. "Forestry activity" means any activity associated with the reforesting, growing, managing, protecting and harvesting of timber, wood and forest products including, but not limited to, forestry buildings and structures.

2. B. Agricultural activities conducted on farm or ranch land, if consistent with good agricultural practices and established prior to nearby nonagricultural activities, are presumed to be reasonable and do not constitute a nuisance unless the activity has a substantial adverse affect on the public health and safety.

   If that agricultural activity is undertaken in conformity with federal, state and local laws and regulations, it is presumed to be good agricultural practice and not adversely affecting the public health and safety.

Laws 1980, HB 1707, c. 189, § 2, eff. October 1, 1980; Amended by Laws 2000, HB 2306, c. 300, § 3, emerg. eff. June 5, 2000 (superseded document available).