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503.10 Existing Farms. Hobby farms that were in operation prior to May 26, 1981, <br />shall be exempt from the provisions of 503.01 through 503.06; provided that exemption <br />shall be contingent upon compliance with all of the following provisions: <br />(1) The operation of the hobby farm as a hobby farm has been and will <br />remain continuous since its origination. <br />(2) Any interruption in operation as a hobby farm shall not exceed <br />twelve calendar months. <br />(3)The acreage designated as the original hobby farm shall remain intact and shall <br />not be reduced by any cause, including sale of inclusive real <br />property or expiration of lease to the property. <br />(4)The hobby farm operation shall not be intensified in terms of either numbers of <br />animals or additional species of animals. <br />(5)The non - conforming parcel shall be registered as pursuant to 503 no later than <br />May 26, 1982. <br />