Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §488, sub-§23 is enacted to read:

23.__Agricultural fair property.__Development on property that is used for one or more agricultural fairs licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources under Title 7, chapter 3 is exempt from review under this article if the use of the property is limited to use in connection with the operation of a licensed fair, use by nonprofit organizations, use for agricultural purposes or use for commercial purposes for not more than 14 days beyond those days authorized for the operation of the agricultural fairs.

SUMMARY

This bill exempts development on agricultural fair property from the site location of development law if the use of that property is limited to certain uses.