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MS SB2332
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of Section 49-19-115, Mississippi Code of 1972, from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2024, allowing county boards of supervisors to continue levying the forest acreage tax.
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Maintains the forest acreage tax at 9 cents per acre on timbered and uncultivatable lands in counties, which funds forest fire control and other forestry provisions.
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Exempts certain homeowners who qualify for exemptions under Article 1, Chapter 33, Title 27, Mississippi Code of 1972, from the forest acreage tax.
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Excludes specific land types from taxation, including bogs, unreclaimed strip mines, coastal beach sands, marshes, beaver ponds, and flood easements.
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Takes effect June 30, 2020.
Legislative Description
Forest acreage tax; extend repeal date on authority of county boards of supervisors to levy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/9/2020