2009 House Bill 5218

Revise “development rights” farmland splits fee

Introduced in the House

Aug. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D-8)

To establish a fixed, $75 fee for dividing farmland subject to a “development rights agreement” with the state (and associated tax breaks), rather than authorizing a “reasonable” fee as under current law. Note: The smallest parcel allowed from such a split is 40 acres.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture