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36 §208. Equalization

Title 36: TAXATION

Part 2: PROPERTY TAXES

Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subchapter 1: POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE TAX ASSESSOR

§208. Equalization

The State Tax Assessor has the duty of equalizing the state and county taxes among the several towns and unorganized territory. The State Tax Assessor shall equalize and adjust the assessment list of each town, by adding to or deducting from it such amount as will make it equal to its just value as of April 1st. Notice of the proposed valuations of municipalities within each county must be sent annually by certified mail to the chair of the board of assessors, and chair of the board of selectmen in municipalities having selectmen, of each municipality within that county on or before the first day of October. The valuation so determined is subject to review by the State Board of Property Tax Review pursuant to subchapter II-A, but the valuation finally certified to the Secretary of State pursuant to section 381 must be used for all computations required by law to be based upon the state valuation with respect to municipalities. [1993, c. 395, §8 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 502, §2 (NEW). 1975, c. 628, §1 (RPR). 1985, c. 764, §6 (AMD). 1993, c. 395, §8 (AMD).

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