Lege Trend. Right to Farm= Right to Sell Water?

Which state has a constitutional right to farm on its November 2016 ballot? Oklahoma

What protections does it include?

“The Legislature shall pass no law which abridges the right of citizens and lawful residents of Oklahoma to employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices without a compelling state interest. Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any provision of common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain, dominance of mineral interests, easements.”

What do opponent claim is the intent of the constitutional amendment? 

• To allow a water rich protion of the state to sell water to water poor areas of the state and to neighboring state, Texas.
• The sale of water would also fill a budgetary shortfall in Oklahoma

The ADA News | Right to water? Right to Farm opponent expresses concerns about possible water grab from eastern Oklahoma if constitutional amendment is passed by voters