Oregon Statewide Rule

Oregon Right to Farm Statute Limits Nuisance Suits

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oregon (2026)

ORS 30.930 to 30.947 protect farm and forest practices from most nuisance and trespass claims when conducted on land zoned for those uses.

Full Breakdown

Oregon's Right to Farm law, originally enacted in 1981 and strengthened by SB 1010 (2001), bars private nuisance and trespass claims arising from generally accepted farming or forest practices on land zoned for exclusive farm use, forest, or mixed use. ORS 30.937 invalidates conflicting local ordinances purporting to declare such practices a nuisance. ORS 30.936 protects practices that comply with applicable laws and good practices. Plaintiffs who lose Right-to-Farm cases may be liable for the prevailing farmer's attorney fees. Aerial pesticide application and certain non-accepted practices remain outside the law's protection.

Violations & Penalties

Plaintiffs filing barred nuisance claims may face dismissal and adverse fee awards under ORS 30.938.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue over farm odors?

Generally no, if the farm is on EFU land using generally accepted practices.

Are pesticides protected by the law?

Some practices, including certain aerial spraying, fall outside Right-to-Farm protections.

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