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MS SB2147
Bill
AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "contaminated site" to include Brownfield property subject to a Brownfield agreement under Section 49-35-11, in addition to property abandoned from bankruptcy estates.
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Removes the December 31, 2009 deadline, allowing counties and municipalities to apply to the Mississippi Development Authority for redevelopment designation on an ongoing basis rather than within a limited timeframe.
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Extends the period for incentive payments from the Redevelopment Project Incentive Fund from 10 years to 15 years after project approval by the MDA.
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Modifies the payment percentage structure for years 10 and beyond to maintain 50% of deposited funds going to developers in all subsequent years after year 9.
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Changes the oversight agency responsible for notification when payments end from the State Tax Commission to the Department of Revenue, effective July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which county/municipality may apply for.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/3/2013