[AS INTRODUCED]
A
BILL
TO
Ensure proper management and humane treatment of animals, and regulate the location and conditions of farms within the Azalea Isles.
BE IT ENACTED by the most Excellent Majesty of Queen Eleanora of the Kingdom of Regalis, by and with the advice and consent of the Parliament of the Azalea Isles, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
1 Extent, commencement, and short title
(1) This Act extends to the whole of the Azalea Isles.
(2) This Act comes into force immediately upon passage.
(3) This Act may be cited as ‘The Farm Regulation Act’.
(4) This Act is authored by MP Regyna Allen.
(5) This Act is sponsored by N/A
2 Pronouncement and intention
(1) The purpose of this bill is to ensure the proper use and management of farm plots, to regulate the humane treatment of animals, and to define specific zones where farms may be created and maintained.
3 Definitions
(1) Farm Plot: Any plot starting with the letter “F”.
(2) Farm: Any collection of 2 or more of the following animals: Cows, Mooshroom, Pigs, Chickens, Sheep, Horses, Donkeys, Llamas, and Goats. Additionally, it could be any tilled land larger than a 2x6 area capable of, or currently growing produce.
4 Animal Overcrowding Regulations
(1) All animals kept and/or farmed on any farm plots must stay at a max of 40 individuals per chunk
5 Farm Plot Requirements
(1) Any individual or group wishing to rent or own a farm plot in whichever zone the government chooses to be for farming must meet one of the following criteria:
(i) The owner of the plot must have the 'Farmer' trade job.
(ii) At least one individual with the 'Farmer' trade job must be added to the plot.
(2) Failure to meet one of these criteria will result in the denial of the right to rent or own a farm plot in whichever zone the government chooses to be for farming.
(3) If an existing plot owner fails to comply with these requirements, they will be subject to eviction from the farm plot.
6 Farm Location Restrictions
(1) Farms may only be created and maintained on designated farm plots.
(2) The creation or maintenance of farms outside these designated farm plots is prohibited.
7 Enforcement
(1) The Ministry of Urban Development will be responsible for monitoring compliance with this Act.
(2) This Ministry will conduct regular inspections to ensure all property owners and animal owners adhere to the requirements outlined in this Act.
8 Penalties
(1) Individuals found to be in violation of this Act will receive a written warning and will be given a 14-day period to comply.
(2) Following the initial 14-day period to comply, further continued offenses will be fined $500 but will increase, the fine doubling for each continued offense.
(3) The punishment for continuing to violate clause 4 "Animal Overcrowding Regulations" is a $500 fine and confiscation of any animals involved in the violation.
(4) The punishment for continuing to violate clause 5 "Farm Plot Requirements" and clause 6 "Farm Location Restrictions" is a $500 fine and eviction from the property involved in such violation.
(5) Once evicted from a farm plot, you may not rent one again for 3 days. Similarly, any other evictions within Azalea Isles due to the listed violations will result in a 3-day period during which you cannot rent the now-evicted, plot.
