Environmental
Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act affects real estate transactions involving farms with:
AAny livestock
BConcentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and farms with significant nutrient application that must have nutrient management plans✓ Correct
COnly those farms near designated waterways
DFarms over 100 acres only
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38) requires concentrated animal operations (CAOs) and large farms to develop nutrient management plans addressing application of manure and fertilizers. Buyers of qualifying farms should review existing nutrient management plans and compliance records as part of due diligence.
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