AUGUSTA (AP) — Legislation intended to encourage people to visit working farms, or agritourism, has been signed into law by Gov. Paul LePage.

The bill signed Monday limits liability for damages during agritourism activities, provided participants have been notified about the risks of those activities.

LePage says the new law will bring new customers to farms. Agriculture Commissioner Walter Whitcomb says the law expands opportunities in Maine agriculture, especially for young farmers.

Agritourism includes various agricultural promotional events such as Maine’s Open Farm Day, Maine Maple Sunday, and the Great Maine Apple Day.

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