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GA HB987

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom McCall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7.4 to clarify that transferring up to 5 acres of bona fide conservation use property to a relative within the fourth degree of civil reckoning for single-family residential purposes does not constitute a breach of covenant, provided residential use begins within 1 year and the home is occupied within 24 months
  • Transferred property loses eligibility for conservation use covenant but may qualify for current use assessment as residential transitional property; the remainder of the original property continues under the existing covenant
  • Creates a new exception allowing conservation use covenant property to host not-for-profit rodeo events without triggering a breach, provided admission and entry fees charged do not exceed the cost of hosting the event
  • Sponsored by Representatives McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 171st; passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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