Land use: farmland and open space; expenditures for administrative costs in the agricultural preservation fund; modify. Amends sec. 36202 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36202). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25
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Overview
This bill modifies the Agricultural Preservation Fund, which is designed to protect farmland in Michigan. It increases the amount of money that can be used for administrative costs associated with the fund’s operation. Additionally, it allows for the use of remaining fund money to purchase development rights or acquire agricultural conservation easements, furthering the state’s goal of preserving farmland.
Key provisions
- Increases the annual appropriation for administrative costs of the Agricultural Preservation Fund to $2,100,000.
- Allows the fund to be used for purchasing development rights on farmland.
- Permits the fund to be used for acquiring agricultural conservation easements.
- Specifies that expenditures from the fund align with the state’s interest in farmland preservation.
- Directs the department to administer the fund for auditing purposes.
Who is affected
- State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Local government units
- Farmers and landowners
- Conservation organizations
Notable changes
- Increases the allowable administrative cost appropriation.
- Expands the use of the fund beyond administrative costs to include farmland preservation through development rights and easements.
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