Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 154 – Violation of municipal ordinances
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 154
- Agricultural composting operation: means composting that takes place on a farm. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 152
- Composting: means the controlled aerobic decomposition of organic materials to produce a soil-like product beneficial to plant growth and suitable for agronomic use. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 152
- Farm: means the land, plants, animals, buildings, structures, ponds and machinery used in the commercial production of agricultural products. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 152
- Farm operation: means a condition or activity that occurs on a farm in connection with the commercial production of agricultural products and includes, but is not limited to, operations giving rise to noise, odors, dust, insects and fumes; operation of machinery and irrigation pumps; disposal of manure; agricultural support services; and the employment and use of labor. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 152
A farm operation or agricultural composting operation located in an area where agricultural activities are permitted may not be considered a violation of a municipal ordinance if the farm operation or agricultural composting operation conforms to best management practices as determined by the commissioner in accordance with section 153, subsection 1. [PL 2015, c. 145, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 649, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 145, §2 (AMD).