Revision: Feb. 9, 2023, 8:50 a.m.
Rep. Comtois, Belk. 7
January 30, 2023
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08/10
Amendment to HB 252
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT exempting certain agricultural operations from certain municipal noise ordinances.
Amend the bill by replacing sections 1-2 with the following:
1 Purpose and Powers of Towns; Noise Ordinances; Agricultural Activities Exempt. Amend RSA 31:39, I(n) to read as follows:
(n) Regulating noise, except that no "quiet hours" ordinance or bylaw that attempts to regulate noise from activities related to farms, agriculture, and farming as defined in RSA 21:34-a, with the exception of agritourism, shall be enforceable within a town.
2 New Paragraph: Powers of City Councils; Bylaws and Ordinances; Agricultural Activities Exempt. Amend RSA 47:17 by inserting after paragraph XIX the following new paragraph:
XX. No "quiet hours" ordinance or bylaw that attempts to regulate noise from activities related to farms, agriculture, and farming as defined in RSA 21:34-a, with the exception of agritourism, shall be enforceable within a city.
2023-0178h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill exempts farming and agricultural operations, excluding agritourism activities, from municipal noise ordinances.