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MA S1409

MA S1409
Relative to exempting farmers' markets from certain property taxes


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Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt certain farmers' markets from certain property taxes. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 2B of chapter 59 of the General Laws, which deals with property tax exemptions. Specifically, it seeks to insert language that would consider a farmers' market, as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), to be for a "public purpose." This designation, subject to section 4 of chapter 4, would effectively exempt certain farmers' markets from specific property taxes, aligning with the bill's stated goal of providing revenue benefits by reducing tax burdens on these markets.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2111 (on 04/24/2014)

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