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Subjects certain lands in the town of Arkwright, county of Chautauqua, to real property taxation
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor William Parment
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to subjecting certain state lands to real property taxation
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to allow for the taxation of state-owned land, acquired for a public use, exclusive of the improvements erected thereon, in the town of Arkwright, County of Chautauqua.
Summary of provisions
Section 532 of the real property tax law is amended and a new subdivision (k) is added.
Justification
Currently, there are approximately 3,000 acres in the town of Arkwright which are owned by the State of New York and set aside for public use. These lands fall under the Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Wildlife, and as such are not subject to local taxes. The economy of small towns such as Arkwright may be adversely affected when a large portion of town land is taken from the tax base.
Legislative history
S.411 of 2007
Fiscal implications
It is estimated that roughly 3,000 acres, having a value of approximately $200 per acre, would be affected by this change. With local school, county, and town taxes currently running at close to $30 per thousand, a reasonable fiscal estimate of the expenses to the state would be less than $32,000.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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