An Act relative to urban farmland
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the taxation of urban farmland in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and potentially adjust how land used for agriculture within cities and towns is taxed. The bill’s purpose is to ensure fair and consistent taxation practices for urban farms, recognizing their importance to local food systems. It also accompanies a study order (H5068) to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for the taxation of urban farmland.
- Accompanies a study order (H5068) to examine urban farmland taxation.
- Addresses revenue related to urban farmland.
- Introduced by Representatives Ramos and Puppolo.
Who is affected
- Urban farmers
- City and town governments
- Landowners of urban farmland
- Local food systems
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a process to review and potentially modify existing tax laws related to urban farmland.
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