The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding agricultural operations and their classification as nuisances. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that places the burden of proof on the party initiating a legal action against an agricultural operation. This change aims to provide greater protection for agricultural operations by requiring those who claim a nuisance to substantiate their claims.

The new legal language added to the existing law states that "the burden of proof in actions brought under this chapter is on the party who brings an action against an agricultural operation." This amendment is intended to shift the responsibility of proving a nuisance from the agricultural operation to the complainant, thereby potentially reducing frivolous lawsuits against farmers and agricultural businesses.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1434 V2 - 2-16-2023 09:38 AM: 2-4-107
Old version HB1434 V3 - 2-21-2023 09:23 AM: 2-4-107
Act 367: 2-4-107