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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 2-B: REGISTRATION OF FARMLAND
7 §53-A. Eligibility


7 ME Rev Stat § 53-A (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 1: ADMINISTRATION

§53-A. Eligibility

Any owner who intends to register land as farmland pursuant to section 53-B shall: [1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]

1. Application. Submit an application for review by the soil and water conservation district in which the land is located in accordance with the provisions of Title 12, section 6-A. The owner shall use an application provided by the department; and

[ 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD) .]

2. Notice of intent. Give notice of intent to register to all abutting landowners, as indicated on municipal or state tax records, a minimum of 15 days prior to submitting registration materials under section 53-B or 53-I. Abutters must be notified on a form provided by the department.

[ 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD) .]

3. Farm and Open Space Tax Law.

[ 2011, c. 608, §5 (RP) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW). 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD).

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