Bill > HB359

This bill alters the eligibility and termination procedures for a property tax credit designed to support urban agricultural property, which is defined as land used for farming within a city or town that is not already assessed as agricultural land. The bill expands the definition of "urban agricultural purposes" to include activities like hydroponics and other soilless farming methods, beekeeping, raising livestock, composting, creating pollinator habitats, and agricultural education and agritourism. Crucially, if a county or municipality decides to terminate this tax credit, they must now provide at least one year's advance notice to the public and offer an opportunity for public comment and appeal before doing so, ensuring a more transparent process for those benefiting from the credit.