Right to Farm in Dutchess County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dutchess County, New York.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dutchess County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Farm Nuisance Protection
Dutchess County shields agricultural practices on property in a state-certified agricultural district from nuisance lawsuits and complaints, provided the farming follows sound, lawful, non-negligent practices under County Code § 159-3.
Dutchess County Right-to-Farm Nuisance Protection
Few RestrictionsDutchess County Code § 159-3
Farmers, as well as those employed, retained, or otherwise authorized to act on behalf of farmers, may always lawfully engage in agricultural practices on property enrolled in a state-certified agricultural district within the County at all times. Agricultural practices shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if such agricultural practices are: (1) Conducted on property enrolled i...
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