Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 2-B: REGISTRATION OF FARMLAND
7 §53-A. Eligibility

§53-A. Eligibility
Any owner who intends to register land as farmland pursuant to section 53‑B shall:   [PL 1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Application.  Submit an application for review by the soil and water conservation district in which the land is located in accordance with the provisions of Title 12, section 6‑A. The owner shall use an application provided by the department; and  
[PL 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Notice of intent.  Give notice of intent to register to all abutting landowners, as indicated on municipal or state tax records, a minimum of 15 days prior to submitting registration materials under section 53‑B or 53‑I. Abutters must be notified on a form provided by the department.  
[PL 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Farm and Open Space Tax Law. 
[PL 2011, c. 608, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 608, §5 (AMD).

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