This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 394.25, subdivision 3c, to authorize counties to approve the keeping of up to 24 chickens on any lot through local ordinance. This provision allows for greater flexibility in local agricultural practices, particularly in urban and suburban areas where residents may wish to engage in small-scale poultry farming.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for counties regarding feedlot zoning ordinances, including the need to notify the Pollution Control Agency and the commissioner of agriculture during the ordinance adoption process. It also outlines the process for reviewing and commenting on proposed ordinances, as well as the requirement for economic impact reports. The new insertion specifically allows for the keeping of chickens, notwithstanding existing setback requirements for animal feedlots, thereby facilitating local governance in agricultural matters.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 394.25