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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 06, § 4851 (2026)

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Subchapter 004 : REGULATION OF LARGE FARM OPERATIONS

(Cite as: 6 V.S.A. § 4851)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2008–2022 · leading case: Field v. Costa, 2008 VT 75 (Vt. 2008).
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Field v. Costa, 2008 VT 75 (Vt. 2008). “The Quesnels run a “large farm operation” requiring a special state permit under 6 V.S.A. § 4851, and they depend on the Costa farmland to spread manure from their home farm pursuant to the statute’s requirement “to dispose of wastes in accordance with accepted agricultural…”
Lumbra Farm Medium Farm Operation (MFO) Denial - Decision on Motions (Vt. Super. Ct. 2022). · cites it 17× “Should the term “designed to house” found in 6 V.S.A. § 4851 [defining an LFO] be interpreted to mean the overall size of the structure, irrespective of the intended and actual use of the structure or number of animals present in the structure? 4.”
Four Hills Farm P'ship Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2017). · cites it 7× “Whether the Permit Amendment Application was Deemed Approved The deemed approval remedy for an application submitted for an LFO permit is established by 6 V.S.A. § 4851(c), which states: The Secretary shall approve, condition, or disapprove the application within 45 business…”
Pleasant Valley Farms Permit MFO - Decision on Motion (Vt. Super. Ct. 2019). · cites it 5× “The AAFM official advised that it based its denial upon a determination “that the expanded barn has been designed to house more than the [Large Farm Operation] threshold number of animals listed in 6 V.S.A. § 4851.” AAFM denial ltr., dated Feb.”
Pleasant Valley Farms MFO Denial - Decision on Motion (Vt. Super. Ct. 2020). · cites it 2× “In the first appeal (“2018 Appeal”), PVF sought coverage under the 2012 MFO GP and was denied coverage upon a determination “that the expanded barn has been designed to house more than the [Large Farm Operation] threshold number of animals listed in 6 V.S.A. § 4851.” AAFM denial…”
Lawson Farms LFO Permit Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2008). · cites it 2× “Lawson Farms is located in Irasburg; the parties do not dispute that it is of a size to require a Large Farm Operation permit under 6 V.S.A. § 4851(a). Lawson Farms applied for and received a LFO permit in 2002.”
Intervale Ctr., Inc. & Half Pint Farm (Hoop House) (Vt. Super. Ct. 2009). “” 6 V.S.A. § 4851(e) (emphasis added). In this instance, the Legislature exercised its power to grant 15 the Agency this authority, and it did so in a restrictive manner by noting the exact bases on which the Agency can place conditions.”
— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 06, § 4851(a) — 2 cases
Lumbra Farm Medium Farm Operation (MFO) Denial - Decision on Motions (Vt. Super. Ct. 2022). “Should the term “designed to house” found in 6 V.S.A. § 4851 [defining an LFO] be interpreted to mean the overall size of the structure, irrespective of the intended and actual use of the structure or number of animals present in the structure? 4.”
Lawson Farms LFO Permit Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2008). “Lawson Farms is located in Irasburg; the parties do not dispute that it is of a size to require a Large Farm Operation permit under 6 V.S.A. § 4851(a). Lawson Farms applied for and received a LFO permit in 2002.”
— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 06, § 4851(b) — 2 cases
Lumbra Farm Medium Farm Operation (MFO) Denial - Decision on Motions (Vt. Super. Ct. 2022). “Should the term “designed to house” found in 6 V.S.A. § 4851 [defining an LFO] be interpreted to mean the overall size of the structure, irrespective of the intended and actual use of the structure or number of animals present in the structure? 4.”
Lawson Farms LFO Permit Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2008). “Lawson Farms is located in Irasburg; the parties do not dispute that it is of a size to require a Large Farm Operation permit under 6 V.S.A. § 4851(a). Lawson Farms applied for and received a LFO permit in 2002.”
— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 06, § 4851(c) — 1 case
Four Hills Farm P'ship Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2017). “Whether the Permit Amendment Application was Deemed Approved The deemed approval remedy for an application submitted for an LFO permit is established by 6 V.S.A. § 4851(c), which states: The Secretary shall approve, condition, or disapprove the application within 45 business…”
— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 06, § 4851(e) — 2 cases
Four Hills Farm P'ship Amendment (Vt. Super. Ct. 2017). “Whether the Permit Amendment Application was Deemed Approved The deemed approval remedy for an application submitted for an LFO permit is established by 6 V.S.A. § 4851(c), which states: The Secretary shall approve, condition, or disapprove the application within 45 business…”
Intervale Ctr., Inc. & Half Pint Farm (Hoop House) (Vt. Super. Ct. 2009). “” 6 V.S.A. § 4851(e) (emphasis added). In this instance, the Legislature exercised its power to grant 15 the Agency this authority, and it did so in a restrictive manner by noting the exact bases on which the Agency can place conditions.”
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