Michigan Right to Farm Law, what does it mean?

[iluvcks]

Local government will try to take away RTFA today and NRA tomorrow. Beware... Be Aware

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Actualy, a coop is not necessarily that much different than a shed. Many a person has modified a shed to create a coop.

However, in the documents you prepare for the city, please do not limit youself ("we plan to have 5 Isa Brown hens") but rather provide information without tying yourself into specific limitations ("we currently have 5 hens. They are Isa Browns, which are bred for quantity of eggs produced."). You should probably mention that following GAAMPS provisions is important to you. Now the specifics may vary, but you need to be sure that you have not accidentally made a contract with the city that sets limits on what you may have. If you did, in spite of the RTFA, it might well give away your rights--especially since you are claiming to know and be following that law.

 

[dsp]

Quote:
Actualy, a coop is not necessarily that much different than a shed. Many a person has modified a shed to create a coop.

However, in the documents you prepare for the city, please do not limit youself ("we plan to have 5 Isa Brown hens") but rather provide information without tying yourself into specific limitations ("we currently have 5 hens. They are Isa Browns, which are bred for quantity of eggs produced."). You should probably mention that following GAAMPS provisions is important to you. Now the specifics may vary, but you need to be sure that you have not accidentally made a contract with the city that sets limits on what you may have. If you did, in spite of the RTFA, it might well give away your rights--especially since you are claiming to know and be following that law.

I made sure of what I said...I kept my wording to say a small flock.

 

[iluvcks]

Thats so funny. I just said the same thing to you in a pm. Sounds like you already knew on your own.

Good job

 

[huntercf]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I just looked up CA Right to Farm and it says the city cannot over rule the state law. It does say I have to be in continuous operation for 3 years. However, since I have been growing crops for over 3 years without complaint then I believe that I can keep my chickens. Code enforcement stopped by last week and left a note stating that fowl are not allowed in city limits (the does allow fowl just with size restrictions). When they come back out I am going to use the state law to see if I can keep my birds since I sell eggs.

 

[dsp]

I think states should impose fines to cities that will not recognize state law. If this was true a lot of cities would think twice about putting us through this crap in MI.

 

[iluvcks]

thats a great idea

 

[iluvcks]

We had our meeting today with our lawyer. He is unsure and doing more research. We have another meeting Monday afternoon.

 

[dsp]

Today I am meeting with my state rep. I hope he is not your typical "politican", but listens to me.

 

[iluvcks]

good luck. You should tell him... You r not the only one with chickens in Michigan. There is greater power in numbers...and we all vote.