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- Substituted by A7989
- Advanced to third reading
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- 1st report cal.997
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Dean Murray
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BILL NUMBER:S5492
Title of bill
An act to authorize Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk
Purpose or general idea of bill
To grant the village assessor for the town of Brookhaven the authority to exempt Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc., a not-for-profit organization, from liability for payment of real property taxes due on the 2008-2009,2009-2010 and 2010-2011 assessment rolls.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One authorizes and directs the assessor of the town of Brookhaven to accept an application from the Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the assessment rolls as completed in 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 for their property located in Brookhaven. Upon satisfaction that this organization would have otherwise been entitled to said exemption, the assessor may grant this exemption from all taxation beginning with respect to this roll. If exemption is granted, the organization may be refunded any taxes paid and any taxes, fines, penalties, liens or interest unpaid may be cancelled through the sole discretion of the Brookhaven Town Board. Section Two is the effective date.
Justification
Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. purchased their property at 82-84 Beaverdam Road, town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, for the purpose of building a new church however they were not able to apply for and be granted tax exempt status at that time. This bill would authorize the assessor of the town of Brookhaven to accept application from this organization for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 20102011 assessment rolls.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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