Washington County - Public Safety - Buildings Used for Agritourism
Sponsor: Washington County DelegationCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Adding Washington County to the list of counties that exempt agricultural buildings used for agritourism from certain building performance standards and where an existing agricultural building used for agritourism is not considered a change of occupancy that requires a building permit under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kraft, Nathan | Pathfinder Farm | Oral |
| FAV | Pascual, Rosalinda | Washington County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Washington County Delegation, Washington County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Wivell, William | Delegate | Written (PDF) |