Georgia's Right to Farm Act in O.C.G.A. 41-1-7 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought by neighbors and changing land uses.
O.C.G.A. 41-1-7 limits private nuisance claims against agricultural and farm operations that have been in operation for at least one year and were not nuisances when they began. The protection applies even if surrounding land uses change, such as residential development encroaching on existing farms. Operations must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and best management practices to retain protection. Negligent or improper operation, or operations that materially expand beyond their original character, may lose the statutory shield. Counties may further regulate land use through zoning consistent with state law.
Operations losing protection face full nuisance liability; non-compliance with environmental rules has separate penalties.
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Roswell, GA
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Roswell, GA
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