Land Use & Zoning
New Mexico's 'Right to Farm Act' protects agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when:
AThey are newly established next to residential areas
BThey were established before urban development encroached and operate using generally accepted agricultural practices✓ Correct
CThey receive government subsidies
DThey employ fewer than 10 workers
Explanation
New Mexico's Right to Farm Act protects established agricultural operations from nuisance claims by new nearby residents who chose to locate near existing farm operations, provided the farm uses accepted practices.
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