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MS HB684
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Deletes the June 30, 2020 repealer on Mississippi Code Section 49-19-115, which requires counties to levy a forest acreage tax on timbered and uncultivatable lands.
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Maintains the existing forest acreage tax structure at 9 cents per acre per year on qualifying lands, with exemptions for certain homeowners and lands not subject to taxation as of January 1, 1989.
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Allows the forest acreage tax statute to remain permanently in effect rather than expiring on the previously scheduled date.
Legislative Description
Forest acreage tax; extend repealer on statute requiring counties to levy.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
6/29/2020
Committee Referrals
Forestry5/12/2020
Ways and Means2/6/2020
Full Bill Text
No bill text available