An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a new state tax credit for property owners who protect land for conservation purposes. The credit would be available to those who enroll their land in the Massachusetts Registry of Conservation Lands. The goal is to incentivize landowners to preserve natural resources and open space within the state.
Key provisions
- Provides a tax credit for landowners enrolling land in the Registry of Conservation Lands.
- The credit amount is proposed to be $200 per acre.
- Land must be located within Massachusetts.
- Landowners must meet certain eligibility requirements.
- The credit is available for land enrolled after the law’s effective date.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Landowners in Massachusetts
- Conservation organizations
- Local municipalities
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Establishes a new mechanism for financial incentives to support land conservation.
- Creates a specific credit amount per acre.
- Expands the Registry of Conservation Lands by encouraging more landowner participation.
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Sponsors
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
David T. Vieira
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