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NO. 91 -118
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Date
Date Received in Council Office:
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Originator- Hansey
3/26/91
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Resolution supporting SSB 5097, a Farmer's Right -To -Farm Act clarification
ATTACHED OR ON FILE:
- Resolution + summary
- Proposed legislation (on file)
Public Hearing Needed? Yes / INo/QLI
SUMMARY STATEMENT.•
Please see summary.
ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION.•
Haney recommends immediate approval, because the Legislative session is nearing its close.
COMMITTEE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
3/26/91: Approved 6-0
Related File Numbers. Ordinance or Resolution Number: RFS9i -oi 4
ssb5M.ms 3/19/91 SPONSORED BY: Haney
PROPOSED BY: Haney
INTRODUCTION DATE: 3126191
1 RESOLUTION NO. 91-014
2 SUPPORTING SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5097, A FARMER'S
3 RIGHT -TO -FARM ACT CLARIFICATION
4 WHEREAS, in 1979 the State adopted a "right -to- farm" statute to acknowledge the
5 right to perform certain agricultural practices in urbanizing areas; and
6 WHEREAS, the definition of "agriculture activity" was not clear in all cases; and
7 WHEREAS, agriculture is the largest commercial activity in this State and is
8 extremely important to the economy and well being of the citizens of this State, and
9 WHEREAS, passage of substitute Senate Bill 5097, legislation which has bi- partisan
10 support, would clarify that agriculture activities complying with federal, State, and local laws
11 is presumed to be a good agricultural practice and not adversely affecting the public health
12 and safety; and
13 WHEREAS, such clarification is aimed at reducing the possibility of nuisance suits
14 being filed against farmers of long standing whose land is being surrounded by urbanized
15 growth;
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council
17 supports SSB 5097 and urges its passage by the State Legislature and signature by the
18 Governor; and
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1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
2 Legislative delegation from the 40th and 42nd Districts, and to the Governor.
3 APPROVED this 26TH day of MARCH , 1991.
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5 ATTEST:
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7 Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputy Pros. Atty.
W14ATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Daniel M. Warner, Chairman
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