Agritourism Perry Kirkham Wea Creek Orchard Lafayette, IN management@weacreekorchard.com
Wea Wea Creek Orchard 1829 1855 2007 2008 2011
Orchard 1600 peach, nectarine and apple trees U-pick
Co-Market with Doud s Orchard
Honey from hives shared with Wildcat Creek Apiary
Pumpkins and gourds
Weddings
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School to Farm Farm to school
Registered Archeological Site
What do we sell? Products Legacy Memories Civic Pride = Agritourism
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Permits Tippecanoe County Building Commission - Public safety Area Planning Commission Special exception for agriculturally zoned area
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IC 34-31-9 Chapter 9. Limited Liability Arising From Agritourism Activities IC 34-31-9-2 "Agritourism activity" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agritourism activity" means: (1) an activity at an agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation where the general public is allowed or invited to participate in, view, or enjoy the activities for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, including farming, ranching, historic and cultural agricultural activities, self-pick farms, or farmers' markets; (2) an activity involving an animal exhibition at an agricultural fair; or (3) natural resource based activities and attractions, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and trail riding. As added by P.L.3-2011, SEC.1.
IC 34-31-9-10 Immunity from liability Sec. 10. (a) Subject to section 11 of this chapter, an agritourism provider is not liable for: (1) an injury to a participant; or (2) the death of a participant; resulting from an inherent risk of agritourism activities. (b) Subject to section 11 of this chapter, a participant or participant's representative may not: (1) make a claim against; (2) maintain an action against; or (3) recover from; an agritourism provider for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from an inherent risk of agritourism activities. As added by P.L.3-2011, SEC.1.
If you receive compensation from the participant in an agritourism activity on your property, to be receive liabililty protections under the new law you must post a warning sign and place the warning notice in any contracts signed by a participant
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