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HB0110
Wyoming Underground Facilities Notification Act - Exemption for Agriculture
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill proposes an exemption from the Wyoming Underground Facilities Notification Act's notice requirements for certain agricultural activities on farms and ranches.
What it does
- Adds a new subsection (k) to W.S. 37-12-305 of the Wyoming Underground Facilities Notification Act, which exempts farmers and ranchers from giving notice before conducting specific types of agricultural activities.
- Exempts routine existing agricultural practices, land clearing without deep ripping or root removal, maintenance of irrigation facilities done within the last twenty-four months, and fence line maintenance.
Who it affects
- Farmers and ranchers in Wyoming who engage in specified agricultural activities.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
- It is unclear how many farmers and ranchers will be affected by this exemption.
- The effective date of July 1, 2024, would only apply if the bill were to pass.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Exemption
- A rule or law that allows certain people to be excluded from following a specific requirement.
- Routine maintenance
- Regular upkeep and repair work done on equipment, facilities, or infrastructure.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO