Current through September, 2024
Section 10-3-27 - Livestock and crops(a) Lessees may raise animals intended for consumption on their agricultural leasehold to supply immediate family needs.(b) Lessees may raise animals on a commercial basis on their agricultural leasehold only after the following conditions are met: (1) Submission of a plan for commercial production of animals which shall include, but not be limited to, projections for production, methods of production, sanitation control measures, and proximity to surrounding residences;(2) Approval by the commission;(3) Conformance to all state and county zoning and health laws and rules; and(4) The operation is restricted to confined feeding and not for open grazing.(c) Lessees with pastoral lots may raise crops for fodder to be used only for animals on the lot. A portion of the lot may be utilized to raise vegetables or fruit crops for consumption by the lessee's immediate family.[Eff 7/30/81; am 2/3/83; am and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §§207, 208)