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COUNTY Policy Title Date: Motion No.
ASB Administrative—Haying County February 13, 2024 31/24
Road Allowances
Purpose:
To establish a policy that will allow the salvage of hay/grass on municipal road rights-of-way by agricultural
producers within Kneehill County.
Policy Guidelines:
Council recognizes the value of hay/grass growing on municipal road rights-of-way, and where possible will co-
operate with local farmers and ranchers in order to allow them to salvage hay and grass for their own use.
Policy Procedure:
1, The County reserves the right to carry out any operations on municipal road rights-of-way during the
year for any reason, or as required for road improvements, the control of invasive weeds, safety, and
aesthetic reasons. Landowners/lessees will not be compensated for the loss of crop or hay as a result
of these operations.
2. Where favorable conditions exist roadside mowing on county road allowances will commence on or
before June 1st and will end each year on October 31st.
3. Where favorable conditions exist, bales are to be removed as soon as possible and within three days
of baling. If it is necessary for the County to remove the bales for any reason the costs will be charged
to the landowner or individual involved.
4. Where favorable conditions exist, hay/grass may be salvaged (cut and baled) on municipal road rights-
of-ways prior to July 15th in any year by the adjacent landowner, lessee or their designate.
5. Where favorable conditions exist after July 15th in any year, any person may salvage hay without the
permission of the adjacent landowner or lessee provided the adjacent landowner or lessee has not
commenced salvage operations.
6. All hay collected from County lands is used at the producers own risk.The County will not be held
responsible for any adverse effects due to debris, dust, or residual chemical that may be still active and
carried in the hayed vegetation.
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en Kin , Mike Haugen,
Reeve CAO
Amended: May 9, 2017 306/17
Amended: November 10, 2020 492/2020
Approved: February 13, 2024 31/24
Review Date: February 13, 2028