Section 7-131v - Local and regional agricultural councils(a) Any municipality may, by vote of its legislative body or, in a municipality where the legislative body is a town meeting, by vote of the board of selectmen, establish a local agricultural council to: (1) Provide information to local farmers and to municipal boards and commissions about the benefits of a balance between agriculture and other land uses;(2) educate municipal officials about agricultural laws and safety issues;(3) identify grant sources for farmers and municipalities;(4) enable a common understanding of agriculture among all municipal departments;(5) provide information and guidance about zoning issues relating to agriculture;(6) support local, regional and state vocational agricultural programs concerning agricultural matters;(7) provide conflict resolution and advisory services;(8) identify innovative opportunities for agriculture; and(9) create a climate that supports the economic viability of agriculture in the municipality.(b) Any two or more municipalities may form a regional agricultural council for the purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section by vote of the legislative body or, in a municipality where the legislative body is a town meeting, by vote of the board of selectmen, of each municipality.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-131v
Added by P.A. 11-0188, S. 1 of the the 2011 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2011.