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Virginia

Exempting farms from nuisance suits

Code of Va. tit. 3.2, subtitle I, ch. 3, § 3.2-301 (effective Apr. 1, 1995).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law protects an individual’s “right to farm” and reduces the instances where nuisance claims can be made in areas where land is already being used to farm. This could be beneficial to urban farms and gardens who are protected from nuisance litigation or create challenges for farmers or community members whose property is being polluted by a neighboring farm.

State Virginia
Jurisdiction Name Virginia
Jurisdiction Type state
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
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