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Georgia
Preempting local governments from regulating agricultural practices on private property
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-1-6 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes the state’s “right-to-farm law” which preempts local governments from regulating “crop management and animal husbandry” practices on private property and excludes zoning from prohibited regulations. This may impact urban farms because it can decrease their ability to be sued for nuisance claims.
State
Georgia
Jurisdiction Name
Georgia
Jurisdiction Type
state
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use
