Sec. 7-131v. Local and regional agricultural councils.
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(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.