This bill amends the existing municipal master plan framework by expanding its scope to include a focus on agricultural land preservation and the promotion of food production enterprises. Specifically, it introduces new subparagraphs to RSA 674:2, which require the inclusion of an agriculture and food production section that highlights existing agricultural areas and emphasizes the importance of retaining and promoting food production. Additionally, the bill allows for the inclusion of any other relevant topics that may not be specifically listed, thereby providing flexibility for planning boards to address various aspects of future development.

The legal language inserted into the current law includes the new subparagraphs (r) and (s), which outline the requirements for the agriculture and food production section and the allowance for other relevant topics. There are no deletions from the current law mentioned in the bill. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that municipalities can begin to incorporate these considerations into their master plans promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:2