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Provides a real property tax exemption for protected agricultural land used for food production
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to providing a real property tax exemption for protected agricultural land use for food production
Purpose
To provide a real property tax exemption for protected agricultural land used for food production.
Summary of provisions
The Real Property Tax Law is amended by adding a new Section 481-a to provide a tax exemption for protected agricultural land used for food production. Provides for the definition of "protected agricultural land" and "food production".
Justification
Farmland is becoming threatened. Farmers are selling their land to developers. Even farmland that is protected by agricultural easements is not actively being farmed. Protected farmland, without development rights, is turning into large estate front yards and side yards, horse farms, buffers, etc. Without further protection and incentive, there will be little land left for farmers to farm. New York State must prevent the conversion of protected farmland to non-active uses, ensure that protected farmland is used for active agricultural activities, promote the use of farmland to grow food and promote environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Providing a tax exemption for protected agricultural land used for food production will relieve some of the financial burden faced by farmers.
Legislative history
2014: A.9172/S.6889
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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