Bill > S1607

This bill amends the existing laws related to agricultural, horticultural, or recreational land in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: - It sets a deadline of December 1 for landowners to submit applications to have their land classified as agricultural, horticultural, or recreational, in order to qualify for the associated tax benefits. Previously, the deadline was October 1. - It allows late applications to be accepted in years when a city or town has completed a property revaluation program, as long as the application is submitted by the deadline to file for a tax abatement. - It clarifies the requirements for deed restrictions on land that is not developed when such land is assigned to maintain at least 70% as agricultural, horticultural, or recreational use. The bill aims to standardize and clarify the application process for these tax classification programs across the state's agricultural, horticultural, and recreational land use laws.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1607