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7 M.R.S. § 51 Purpose
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The Legislature finds that the public health, safety and welfare is threatened when land immediately adjacent to farmland is developed for human habitation. This development and the uses incident to it are inconsistent with various activities commonly engaged in on farmland, such…
7 M.R.S. § 52 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).] 1. Abutting land. "Abutting land" means real estate that shares a common boundary, or portion of a boundary, with land that is held in co…
7 M.R.S. § 53-A Eligibility
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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,…
7 M.R.S. § 53-B Registration in 1990 and 1991
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An owner of land may register any designated portion of that land that qualifies as farmland under this chapter as follows. [PL 2011, c. 608, §6 (AMD).] 1. Registration dates. Registration must occur between June 1st and June 15th of 1990 or 1991. 2. Place of registration. Regist…