Not In My Barn Yard Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect agricultural land from being taken by the federal government through eminent domain. It establishes a requirement that the government must demonstrate a feasible alternative use before seizing such land. The bill also includes an exception for smaller farms with limited annual revenue. Existing eminent domain actions that began before the bill’s enactment are not affected.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the federal government from exercising eminent domain over agricultural land.
- Requires a feasible alternative to public use before eminent domain can be applied.
- Defines ‘agricultural land’ as land used for farming, ranching, forestry, or timber production.
- Excludes small farms with annual gross receipts not exceeding $1,000 from the prohibition.
Who is affected
- Federal Government
- Farmers
- Ranchers
- Forestry Producers
- Timber Producers
Notable changes
- Establishes a new standard for federal eminent domain proceedings involving agricultural land.
- Creates a revenue threshold for small farms exempt from the prohibition.
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