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NC S380

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bob Atwater

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that "bona fide farm purposes" includes production and activities related to crops, fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, dairy, livestock, poultry, and all forms of agriculture as defined in G.S. 106-581.1
  • Expands the definition to include nonfarm products recognized as "Goodness Grows in North Carolina" or "Got To Be NC" products produced on farms subject to conservation agreements
  • Exempts property used for bona fide farm purposes located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction from municipal zoning and building code enforcement
  • Provides five types of evidence to demonstrate property is used for bona fide farm purposes: farm sales tax exemption certificate, property tax listing for present use value program, Schedule F from federal income tax return, forest management plan, or Farm Identification Number from USDA
  • Removes the exemption if property ceases to be used for bona fide farm purposes

Legislative Description

ETJ/Definition of Bona Fide Farm Purposes

Last Action

Ref To Com On Agriculture

5/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/12/2011
Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources3/21/2011

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