Right to Farm in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Farm Nuisance Protection
Queen Anne's County, Maryland bars a private action over an agricultural operation on agricultural land when the operation follows the accepted agricultural practices the code defines. No one can sue over interference with use or enjoyment without first obtaining a final judgment of the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee. Property transfers require a written notice.
Queen Anne's County Right to Farm Nuisance Protection
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 19-10 and § 19-11.1(B)
A. A private action may not be sustained with respect to an agricultural operation conducted on agricultural land on the grounds that the agricultural operation interferes or has interfered with the use or enjoyment of property, whether public or private, if the agricultural operation was, at the time the interference is alleged to arise, conducted substantially in accordance with generally acc...
Agricultural Zoning Protection
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, the Agricultural (AG) District is written so that there is no basis under state law (COMAR § 5-4-03) or Chapter 18:1 for recourse against normal farming operations run under standard best management practices. Noise, odor, vibration, fumes, dust, spray drift and glare are named. Chapter 19 adds a dispute committee and a $100 disclosure penalty.
Queen Anne's County Agricultural District and Right to Farm Rules
Some RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-14
A. Purpose. (1) The Agricultural (AG) District is intended to preserve and protect areas of the County that are predominately in agricultural use. The AG District is characterized by agricultural and related uses. A minimal amount of new residential development shall be allowed, provided the rural and agricultural character of the area is preserved. (2) It is intended that in the AG District, t...
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