The proposed bill aims to protect and promote vegetable gardening on residential properties in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines a "vegetable garden" as a cultivated area for various edible plants, including vegetables, herbs, and fruits. The bill emphasizes the state's interest in encouraging sustainable cultivation for personal consumption or noncommercial sharing. It allows individuals to cultivate vegetable gardens on their own property or with the owner's permission on others' properties.

Additionally, the bill prohibits counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions from enacting ordinances that outright ban vegetable gardens on residential properties. However, it does allow for local regulations that address specific aspects of vegetable gardening, such as water usage during droughts, fertilizer application, and the management of invasive species and weeds. These regulations can also include reasonable guidelines regarding the size and location of vegetable gardens within residential areas.