Bill 7-26 Would Ease Permitting Rules for County Farmers
LuedtkeFeb 18, 2026
Councilmembers Luedtke, Fani-González, and Balcombe introduced Bill 7-26, which would broaden the legal definition of core agricultural activities in Montgomery County to include farm business administration and on-site product processing. The bill aims to prevent farms in the Agricultural Reserve from being subjected to commercial permitting standards not intended for agricultural operations. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
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Source: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”, received Feb 18, 2026.
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2026-03-10
hearing — Public hearing on Bill 7-26, starting at 9:30 a.m.
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