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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to the taxation of agricultural and horticultural lands in the town of Hempstead, Nassau county
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow agricultural lands with an acre of land or greater to claim a property tax exemption in the Town of Hempstead.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends the real property tax law so that "lands devoted to agricultural or horticultural use" is defined as lands greater than an acre in the town of Hempstead to allow tax exemption for capital improvements.
JUSTIFICATION
Most agricultural lands in the Town of Hempstead operate on extremely small budgets and have not been improved in some time. As the law currently stands, five acres of land is required to qualify for a tax exemption for capital improvements. Given the high density of the Town of Hempstead, the agricultural and horticultural lands that are currently in operation have extremely low acreage, lower than what is required. If the RPTL is not amended to allow tax exemptions for capital improvement, the agricultural activity would cease, taking away an important part of Long Island history. Without this amendment, agricultural businesses on Long Island would be doomed.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
There would be minimal fiscal implications for the state of New York.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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