9.1. If a property owner or other responsible party claims exemption from the applicable Building Code based on the agricultural purposes exemption identified in subsection 1.6 of this rule, he or she shall submit the question to the Commissioner of Agriculture for a determination of eligibility.
9.2. The property owner or responsible party shall submit to the Commissioner of Agriculture sufficient information to allow the Commissioner to determine the primary use of the property. This information shall include, but is not limited to, the location of the property and buildings, the types of agricultural use or uses, the percentage or frequency of use, and any other information that the Commissioner requires to make a decision.
9.3. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall provide a copy of his or her decision to the property owner or responsible party, and to the entity that has adopted and is enforcing the Building Code.
(Passed 7-7-22)