Arkansas Code 2-4-101 et seq. shields farms and agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when operations existed before nearby non-farm land uses. The law protects established farming practices from later-arriving residential or commercial neighbors.
The Arkansas Right to Farm Act, codified at Arkansas Code 2-4-101 through 2-4-107, protects established agricultural and silvicultural operations from nuisance claims brought by neighbors who moved to the area or changed its use after the farm was established. Operations must comply with applicable laws and not be operated negligently. The protection covers customary farming activities including odors, dust, noise, and operational hours. Local zoning that conflicts with established agricultural operations is also limited. The law encourages stability and continuation of Arkansas agriculture statewide.
Negligent operation or violations of state law forfeit Right to Farm protection; nuisance plaintiffs may then proceed and recover damages or injunctive relief.
Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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