HB 2182 -- AGRITOURISM

SPONSOR:  Munzlinger

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Agri-Business by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill specifies that, as used in Missouri statutes,
"agritourism" means the act of visiting a working farm or any
agricultural operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education,
training, or active involvement in the activities of the
agricultural operation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that agritourism is a rapidly growing
industry in Missouri.  A statutory definition of agritourism is
necessary for obtaining a bank loan and insurance for these
purposes.  The department needs the definition to provide
consistency in promoting agritourism throughout the state.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Munzlinger; and
Department of Agriculture.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:13 pm