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FL H0779

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that income generated from activities on conservation lands dedicated in perpetuity must be used to implement, maintain, and manage the management plan in order to retain the ad valorem tax exemption; income need only come from activities consistent with the management plan
  • Expands conservation easement agreements to explicitly allow recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping, in addition to the previously authorized agricultural activities like silviculture, forestry management, and livestock grazing
  • Requires that allowed recreational or agricultural activities must be a current or historic use of the land placed under the easement
  • Agricultural activities permitted under a conservation easement must still be conducted in accordance with best management practices adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Conservation Easements

Last Action

Died in Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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