Bill
LC 137
Overview: Bill Number: LC 137, Title: Modify tax classification of shooting ranges, Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery, Introduced: September 04, 2024Purpose and Intent: The pur
Overview: Bill Number: LC 137, Title: Modify tax classification of shooting ranges, Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery, Introduced: September 04, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to change the property tax classification for privately owned shooting ranges in the state. The legislative rationale is to provide tax relief and incentives for the development and operation of these recreational facilities.
Key Provisions:
- Reclassifies privately owned shooting ranges from commercial to agricultural property for tax assessment purposes
- Reduces the property tax rate for qualifying shooting ranges from the standard commercial rate to the lower agricultural rate
- Requires shooting ranges to meet certain criteria, such as being open to the public and providing firearm safety training, to be eligible for the tax classification change
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Owners of private shooting ranges will see a reduction in their property tax liability, potentially making it more financially viable to operate and maintain these facilities
- The general public may benefit from increased access to shooting ranges and firearm safety training programs
- Local governments may experience a decrease in property tax revenue from the affected shooting ranges, which could impact funding for other public services
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the draft stage and ready for delivery. Once introduced in the state legislature, it will go through the standard legislative process, including committee hearings and floor votes in both chambers. If passed, the bill would then be sent to the governor for signature or veto. The tax classification change would apply prospectively, so existing shooting ranges would need to meet the eligibility criteria to qualify.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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