2009 Senate Bill 607

Extend ag tax breaks maple syrup producers

Introduced in the Senate

May 21, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To include maple syrup production under the definition of “agricultural use” in the law that gives favorable property tax treatment to agricultural producers. Agricultural property is exempt from the local 18 mill school operating expense property tax, and is exempt from the Proposal A taxable value "pop-up" upon a transfer of ownership if it will still be used for agriculture.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy