Okla. Admin. Code § 35:40-17-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 35:40-17-3 - Eligibility and registration

(a) Agritourism designated areas that are eligible for registration with the Department shall allow members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities that include farming, ranching, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own, or natural activities and attractions.

(b) An agritourism designated area may be eligible for registration regardless of whether the participant is required to pay to participate in the activity.

(c) An agritourism designated area shall be evaluated by the Department prior to registration.

(d) When evaluating an agritourism designated area and determining whether registration may be permitted, the Department may consider a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

(1) Whether the agritourism professional or agritourism designated area complies with federal, state, and local regulations for health, safety, sanitation, and zoning.

(2) Whether the agritourism professional or agritourism designated area carries liability insurance.

(3) Whether the agritourism professional or agritourism designated area has complied with the requirements of the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

(e) Each agritourism designated area shall be open to the public seasonally and specify and post regular business hours and adhere to the same.

(f) Each agritourism designated area shall be maintained and in good repair.

(g) The Department may refuse to register or revoke the registration of an agritourism designated area for failure to meet the requirements of the Agritourism Program.

(h) If the Department finds that a proposed agritourism designated area is not eligible for registration, the Department may provide the agritourism professional or agritourism designated area with a written explanation of its denial and what improvements, if any, would permit registration as an agritourism designated area.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:40-17-3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 23, August 15, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023