Prohibits condemnation of farmland actively supporting agricultural or horticultural production for purpose other than agricultural or horticultural production.
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Overview
This bill prohibits the state government from using eminent domain to condemn farmland that is currently being used for agriculture or horticulture if the government intends to develop that land for a different purpose. It strengthens protections for farmland by limiting the circumstances under which it can be taken for non-agricultural use. The goal is to preserve farmland for food production and agricultural activities.
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Douglas Steinhardt
Michael Testa
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