Mo. Rev. Stat. § 262.800

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 262.800 - Farmland protection act, purpose

Sections 262.800 to 262.810 shall be known and may be cited as the "Farmland Protection Act". The purpose of the farmland protection act shall be to:

(1) Protect agricultural, horticultural and forestry land;

(2) Promote continued economic viability of agriculture, horticulture and forestry as a business;

(3) Promote the continued economic viability of those businesses dependent on providing materials, equipment and services to agriculture, horticulture and forestry;

(4) Promote quality of life in the agriculture community; and

(5) Protect owners of property used for farming purposes from unreasonable costs associated with assessments for improvements running across the land.

§ 262.800, RSMo

L. 2001 S.B. 462