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NC S380
Bill
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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