NC H168

Clarifies definition of "bona fide farm purposes" to include production of crops, fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, dairy, livestock, poultry, and all forms of agriculture as defined in G.S. 106-581.1.

Establishes five types of sufficient evidence to prove property is used for bona fide farm purposes: farm sales tax exemption certificate, present use value property tax listing, Schedule F from federal income tax return, forest management plan, or Farm Identification Number from USDA Farm Service Agency.

Prohibits municipalities from annexing property used for bona fide farm purposes without written consent of the property owner or owners.

Exempts property used for bona fide farm purposes from municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction, though exemption ends if property ceases to be used for farming purposes.

Effective upon enactment, with annexation provisions applying to annexations initiated or pending on or after the effective date.