Bill
SB 851
SB 851 creates a property tax credit for Anne Arundel County landowners in Maryland's Rural Legacy Program to incentivize agricultural and natural land conservation through reduced tax liability.
SB 851 establishes a property tax credit for Anne Arundel County property owners who participate in the Rural Legacy Program, a state initiative that preserves agricultural and natural lands through conservation easements. The credit reduces property tax liability for eligible landowners who voluntarily restrict development on their properties to maintain rural character and environmental values.
Agricultural preservation is economically significant in Maryland, and tax incentives can encourage landowners to participate in conservation programs without selling development rights at depressed prices. This approach balances private property interests with public environmental and farmland conservation goals, potentially reducing sprawl pressure on rural areas while maintaining the local tax base through continued property ownership.
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