ME LD1999

Amends 30-A MRSA §4401 to exclude agricultural land leases from the definition of "subdivision" under Maine's planning and land use regulation laws

Applies to leases of land used primarily for farming or ranching as defined in Title 7, section 251, subsection 4

Requires that the lease does not convey fee simple ownership to qualify for the exclusion

Prohibits construction of permanent residential dwellings on excluded parcels, with an exception for housing for migrant or seasonal farm workers

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development; presented by Senator Brenner of Cumberland with bipartisan cosponsorship from 6 additional senators