AN ACT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES TO GOVERN EDIBLE RIPARIAN BUFFERS ALONG WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES.

HB 6799 establishes state guidelines for "edible riparian buffers" - plantings of food-producing vegetation like berries or herbs - along wetlands and waterways. It directly affects landowners, farmers, and conservation groups managing properties adjacent to these water features. The bill requires these buffers to meet specific environmental and agricultural standards to protect water quality while supporting local food production. This policy change replaces informal practices with clear, state-set rules for sustainable buffer management.