The terms "agriculture" and "farming" shall have those meanings
set forth in § 1-1(q) of the Connecticut General Statutes,
as amended.
Residents of Easton may seek assistance from the Agricultural
Commission with any complaints or concerns they have with respect
to any agricultural operation, place, establishment or facility located
in Easton as well as from any other Easton official, board or commission.
The Agricultural Commission, acting in an advisory capacity, may provide
assistance with any complaint or concern brought to it or any other
official, board or commission. Nothing herein prohibits residents
from making complaints to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall alter or restrict the
powers of the Easton Conservation Commission, Planning and Zoning
Commission, and Building or Health Department bestowed upon them by
the Connecticut General Statutes. In addition, these boards and departments
are encouraged to adopt regulations consistent with this chapter and
to make the permanent preservation of farmland within the Town an
important consideration in their respective planning policy decisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply where a nuisance
results from negligence or willful or reckless misconduct in the operation
of any such agricultural or farming operation, place, establishment
or facility, or any of its appurtenances.
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 7-148(b),
the Town has the right to create this right to farm chapter.