Bill > SB623

This bill, amending the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act, proposes to reduce the minimum acreage requirement for the "core" area of an agricultural or forestal district from 200 acres to 100 acres. An agricultural or forestal district is a designated area of land within a locality (a county or city) that is primarily used for agriculture or forestry, and by creating such a district, landowners can receive certain protections and benefits, often related to land use and taxation, to encourage the preservation of these lands. The "core" refers to the central, contiguous block of land that forms the foundation of the district, and this change means that localities will now be able to establish these districts with a smaller central area.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB623