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Operating an urban farm requires compliance with a number of state or local zoning, permitting, licensing, and other regulatory requirements. These requirements could have a significant impact on your production and operating plans, and the costs to run your farm. To minimize the impacts and plan your production:
Key termsLegislation: Laws passed by a governing legislative body (Federal or State Government), including authorizing an administrative agency to write regulations to carry out the purpose of the lawsStatute: A law enacted by a legislative bodyRegulation: The rules and procedures that agencies develop, implement, and enforce to achieve the goals of the lawsMunicipality: A city or town with corporate status and its own governmentOrdinance: Legislation enacted by a municipal authorityPreemption: A situation where a law enacted by a higher authority takes precedence over a law enacted by a lower authority |
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