1. Did you know that… The Maryland horse industry is estimated to have three times the annual economic impact of all college and professional sports franchises in the state combined. Maryland Horse Forum Report

2. Zoning Laws and the Maryland Horse Industry By: Ceara Mercilliott, Pd. 2 Advisor: Kathleen J.P. Tabor Law Office of Kathleen J.P. Tabor, LLC

3. Research Question How will zoning and land use regulations/laws effect the Maryland horse industry and Maryland economy?  Impact on recreational vs. business  How horse industry affects Maryland as a whole

4. Objectives:  Defining the legislation  Impact of land use/ zoning laws on the horse industry  How horse industry affects Maryland economy as a whole

5. Finding My Topic  Interested in Law and horses  Wanted to find a way to incorporate both into a topic  Relevant to current times

6. Terms to Know  Zoning laws - legislation defining how certain land can and cannot be used.  Horse Industry- Horse owners, industry suppliers, racing, horse shows/competitions, recreational riders and others, all generate economic activity and create jobs.

7. What do they do? Zoning and Horses: these laws  Limit number of horses-per-acre  Prohibit the keeping of horses on land not zoned for farming  Require various business or land use licenses/permits

8. Why is it Important? The horse industry plays a huge role in Maryland’s economy

9. Economic Impact of the Maryland Horse Industry

10. Most Important Findings  Most significant fact: The large impact that Maryland’s horse industry has on its economy.  Restrictive zoning laws won’t just impact a small group of people, but the entire state.

11. Helpful Sources Tabor, Kathleen J.P. “Guide to County Zoning and Horses in Maryland.” County Zoning and Horses., 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.  Listed the parameters for zoning laws, defined important terms Maryland Horse Council. “Reform and the Effect on the Maryland Horse Industry.” Equiery., 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.  Explained what the zoning laws meant and how they would affect horse and land owners

12. Helpful Sources “ Economic Impact of the Maryland Horse Industry.” Maryland Thoroughbred. American Horse Council Foundation, 2005. Web.16 Oct. 2013.  Showed the significance of horse industry on Maryland economy

13. Project Intentions  Create a presentation/argument and present in front of Howard County Council to advocate for removing or revising these laws.  Share my findings with local landowners to educate them on how these changes may affect them.

14. Conclusion  Recent changes in zoning laws will restrict farming in Maryland  This negatively impacts the Maryland horse industry  Laws will also impact Maryland economy due to the horse industry’s large contribution to Maryland’s annual GDP

15. Independent Research Class  Only High School course that allows the student to study his/her area of interest  Develop interpersonal/professional skills by working with/interviewing an advisor  Gain research skills that can be applied to other courses and college  Learn how to locate and use resources efficiently for research  Prepares student for Intern/Mentor Program

16. Intern/Mentor Program  Opportunity to explore a career by interning 4-5 hours a week with their own transportation.  Provides contact with professionals who may offer you summer employment or recommendations for college/jobs.  Library use, research paper writing, goal setting personal organization skills, public speaking, demonstrate professional behavior with adults, independence.

17. Works Cited “Economic Impact of the Maryland Horse Industry.” Maryland Thoroughbred. American Horse Council Foundation, 2005. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. Gray, Susan. “Zoning Regulations.” Maryland Horse Council Legislative Updates. Maryland Horse Council, 3 July 2013. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. “Howard County Meets with Ag & Equine Industry Leadership to Revise Zoning Proposal.” Equiery. Equiery, 19 July 2013. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. Maryland. Agricultural Land Preservation Program. Howard County Comprehensive Zoning Text. 2013 Gen. Assem. Print.

18. Works Cited Maryland Horse Industry Board. Maryland Horse Forum Final Report. 2009 Gen. Assem. Print. Maryland Horse Council. “Reform and the Effect on the Maryland Horse Industry.” Equiery, 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. Tabor, Kathleen J.P. “Guide to County Zoning and Horses in Maryland.” County Zoning and Horses., 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. Toby, Milton C. The Complete Equine Legal and Business Handbook. Lexington: Blood-Horse, 2007. Print.