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Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to increasing the acreage of farm woodland which qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes
Purpose
This legislation would double the amount of woodlands eligible for an agricultural assessment.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends paragraph (d) of subdivision 4 of section 301 of the agricultural and markets law to change the maximum acreage for agricultural assessment of farm woodlands from fifty acres to one hundred acres.
Justification
Many farms have woodlands on their property which exceed fifty acres, but some only barely exceed that amount, causing local assessors to divide a single woodlot into two separate parcels so that one may be assessed at the "highest and best use" while the other receives an assessment based upon its agricultural value. In many instances the former is only a few small acres of land. As we continue farm preservation efforts and this legislation would allow farmers, particularly in areas of the state with greater development pressure, to remain stewards of their land for generations to come.
Legislative history
S.4453/A.6523 (2008) - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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