254.200. Forest cropland, grounds for declassification--effect of. - Missouri Statutes

Forest cropland, grounds for declassification--effect of.

254.200. 1. When any lands have been so classified theclassifications shall be continued as long as proper forestconditions and practices are maintained and continued thereon,and for such periods of time as do not exceed the provisions ofthis chapter.

2. Use of such lands for pastures, destruction oftree-growth and failure of owner to restore forest conditions,removal of tree-growth and use of land for other purposes, or anychanged condition which in the opinion of the commission shallshow that the requirements of this chapter are not beingfulfilled, or the use of such lands for pasture in violation ofany regulations promulgated by the commission shall be sufficientground for the cancellation of such classification. If thecommission find the provisions of this chapter are not beingcomplied with, it shall forthwith cancel the classification ofsuch lands, sending notice of such cancellation to the assessor,the county clerk of the county in which the land is situated andto the owner of such lands. Such lands shall thereafter be taxedas other lands.

(L. 1945 p. 672 § 11, A.L. 1974 H.B. 1210)