Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 422a - Agricultural Lands
Section 22-26aa. - State program for the preservation of agricultural land.

The General Assembly finds that the growing population and expanding economy of the state have had a profound impact on the ability of public and private sectors of the state to maintain and preserve agricultural land for farming and food production purposes; that unless there is a sound, state-wide program for its preservation, remaining agricultural land will be lost to succeeding generations and that the conservation of certain arable agricultural land and adjacent pastures, woods, natural drainage areas and open space areas is vital for the well-being of the people of Connecticut.

(P.A. 78-232, S. 1, 11.)

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals

Chapter 422a - Agricultural Lands

Section 22-26aa. - State program for the preservation of agricultural land.

Section 22-26bb. - Definitions.

Section 22-26cc. - State acquisition of development rights to agricultural land. Program established. Joint ownership by the state and a town. Assistance of nonprofit organization. State acquisition of right to construct residence or farm structure.

Section 22-26dd. - Maps of land use in state. To include soil types, crops and use classification.

Section 22-26ee and 22-26ff. - Study of state responsibilities and opportunities for preserving and developing Connecticut's dairy industry. Commissioner to report on acquisition of development rights.

Section 22-26gg. - Regulations.

Section 22-26hh. - Bond authorization.

Section 22-26ii. - Inspection of restricted land.

Section 22-26jj. - Acquisition of fee simple title to agricultural lands. Lease of property.

Section 22-26kk. - List of agricultural land whose development rights have been offered to state.

Section 22-26ll. - Farmland Preservation Advisory Board. Established. Membership meetings. Responsibilities.

Section 22-26mm. - Municipal loan program. Account. Regulations.

Section 22-26nn. - Community farms program. Criteria. Notice of acquisition. Removal of restriction. Annual installment payments. Joint ownership of development rights with municipality. Liability. Letter of intent requesting assistance. Right to con...

Section 22-26oo. - Farm at Southbury Training School. Transfer of control. Permanent conservation easement. Lease for engaging in agriculture. Conservation plan.

Section 22-26pp. - Savin Farm in the town of Lebanon. Authority re conservation or preservation restriction.

Section 22-26qq. - Conservation or preservation restrictions on department lands.