The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Local government unit."A political subdivision of the Commonwealth.
"Normal agricultural operation."As defined under section 2 of the act of June 10, 1982 (P.L.454, No.133), entitled "An act protecting agricultural operations from nuisance suits and ordinances under certain circumstances."
"Unauthorized local ordinance."An ordinance enacted or enforced by a local government unit which does any of the following:
(1)Prohibits or limits a normal agricultural operation unless the local government unit:
(i)has expressed or implied authority under State law to adopt the ordinance; and
(ii)is not prohibited or preempted under Sta
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Local government unit."A political subdivision of the Commonwealth.
"Normal agricultural operation."As defined under section 2 of the act of June 10, 1982 (P.L.454, No.133), entitled "An act protecting agricultural operations from nuisance suits and ordinances under certain circumstances."
"Unauthorized local ordinance."An ordinance enacted or enforced by a local government unit which does any of the following:
(1) Prohibits or limits a normal agricultural operation unless the local government unit:
(i) has expressed or implied authority under State law to adopt the ordinance; and
(ii) is not prohibited or preempted under State law from adopting the ordinance.
(2) Restricts or limits the ownership structure of a normal agricultural operation.