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This bill establishes the Keystone Opportunity Dairy Zone Act, which aims to support and revitalize Pennsylvania's dairy industry by creating special economic development zones with significant tax incentives. The bill allows the Department of Community and Economic Development to designate up to 30 zones (15 Class A and 20 Class B) that will provide tax exemptions, deductions, abatements, and credits to qualified businesses and residents. For Class A zones, businesses must invest at least $10 million in a dairy processing facility and create 25 or more new jobs, while Class B zones are focused on smaller-scale, local dairy processing facilities with a minimum investment of $100,000. The zones will offer various tax benefits, including exemptions from state and local sales, income, and property taxes, for up to 10 years. To qualify, businesses must primarily process Pennsylvania milk and meet specific residency and operational requirements. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring economic impact, ensuring compliance, and preventing abuse of the program. The ultimate goal is to support dairy farmers, create jobs, and strengthen the local agricultural economy by providing economic incentives for dairy processing businesses in designated zones.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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