7 §53-C. Registration contents and purpose - Maine Statutes

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Part 1: ADMINISTRATION

Chapter 2-B: REGISTRATION OF FARMLAND HEADING: PL 1989, C. 478, §1 (NEW)

§53-C. Registration contents and purpose

The purpose of a registration is to provide a public record of the existence of actively used farmland in order to assist public disclosure under section 55 and the setback of incompatible development under section 56. A registration shall include: [1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]

1. Landowner. The name and address of the landowner;

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2. Certification. Certification by the applicable soil and water conservation district that the land is farmland in accordance with the provisions of Title 12, section 6-A;

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3. Farm and open space classification. Notice from the municipal assessor that the land is classified under Title 36, chapter 105, subchapter X;

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4. Crops. The types of products that are grown on the farmland to be registered;

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5. Acreage. The acreage of farmland to be registered;

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6. Income. The gross income of the farmland for each of the previous 6 years;

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7. Maps. A copy of the municipal tax map, where available, and a statement of the tax parcel number or numbers which include the land at issue and any other maps needed to clearly show the location of the land, including a depiction of the distance between crop producing areas and any property boundary within 100 feet;

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8. Deed. A copy of the registrant's deed; and

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9. Abutter. The names and addresses of each abutting landowner to whom notice is being sent pursuant to section 53-D.

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Records of registered farmland shall be maintained by each municipality and county registry of deeds in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Registration shall be on forms provided by the department. [1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 478, §1 (NEW).