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VA SB754
VA SB754Agricultural & Forestal Districts Act; size of parcels, reduction of core area acreage requirements.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act; size of parcels; reduction of core area acreage requirements. Reduces from 200 to 100 the minimum core acreage requirement that a locality must meet to create an agriculture and forestal district.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act, proposes to reduce the minimum acreage requirement for the "core" area of an agriculture and forestal district from 200 acres to 100 acres. An agriculture and forestal district is a program established by local governments to encourage the preservation of agricultural and forestal land by offering landowners certain protections and incentives, such as limiting non-farm development. The "core" refers to the central, contiguous land area that forms the foundation of the district, and this change means localities will now need at least 100 acres in a single or connected parcels to establish such a district.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 0-N) (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB754 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB754/text/SB754 |
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