Right to Farm AML § 310 Disclosure

The Town of Riverhead is a proud Right to Farm community and is dedicated to improving the process of notifying developers and new homeowners about the Right to Farm.

When any purchase and contract is presented for the sale, purchase, or exchange of real property located partially or wholly within an agricultural district established pursuant to the provisions of Article 25-AA of the Agricultural and Markets Law (AML), the prospective grantor shall present to the prospective grantee a disclosure notice which states the following:

"It is the policy of this state and this community to conserve, protect and encourage the development and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food, and other products, and also for its natural and ecological value. This disclosure notice is to inform prospective residents that the property they are about to acquire lies partially or wholly within an agricultural district and that farming activities occur within the district. Such farming activities may include, but not be limited to, activities that cause noise, dust and odors. Prospective residents are also informed that the location of property within an agricultural district may impact the ability to access water and/or sewer services for such property under certain circumstances. Prospective purchasers are urged to contact the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to obtain additional information or clarification regarding their rights and obligations under article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law."

The required disclosure notice should be made a part of any real estate transaction and presented by the buyer or their representative to the seller at the time of a purchase offer. Such disclosure notice shall also be signed by the prospective grantor and grantee prior to the sale, purchase or exchange of such real property.

Related Links

Town of Riverhead Town Code Section 201-4
New York State Agriculture & Markets Law (AML) Section 310