this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2023
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HOA aren't governmental organizations, they are contractual organizations which makes it more complicated than something like a municipal government. They are private entities more akin to a nonprofit corporations than a government. It will really depend on the language of the law. If it actually guarantees the right to grow a garden then it should override HOA rules, if it just restricts lower levels of government from banning gardens then it is unlikely to affect HOA rules.
It seems to be the former - guaranteeing the right to grow a garden:
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I found the exact act. It's pretty short. If I'm reading it right, it specifically says an HOA can't limit this right. That is, if I'm understanding "home rule" right.
Edit: I think "home rule" is legalese for local governments. Looks like HOAs probably can still limit this right.