Land Use & Zoning
In Montana, a 'right-to-farm' law protects agricultural operations from:
AProperty tax increases related to agricultural activities
BNuisance lawsuits by new residential neighbors who move near pre-existing farming operations and then object to normal agricultural activities✓ Correct
CEnvironmental regulations that restrict pesticide use
DCondemnation by municipalities for development purposes
Explanation
Montana's right-to-farm law protects pre-existing agricultural operations from nuisance claims by new neighbors who buy property near farms and then complain about normal farming activities (odors, dust, noise). This is important in areas where rural development is encroaching on agricultural land.
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