Fishbonker
Life Member
Link to the bill: SF112
I don't know enough about this program to tell if the changes are big or not. Sure seems to be a lot of confirmation requirements between the DNR, County Conservation Boards and County Assessors. Again, I don't know enough about how the FRP works but it sure seems pretty convoluted. I think bottom line is if you have land in the Forest Reserve or Fruit Tree Reserve Program you are going to pay more in taxes on the ground and the enrollment will need to be renewed more often and inspected more often to be sure it qualifies.
There is also a clause in the bill that if the reserve (fruit or forest) qualifies for the depredation program at least 25% of the tags must be used by the owner or the owners family.
If you have ground in these programs or have an interest in the program you should read the bill.
I don't know enough about this program to tell if the changes are big or not. Sure seems to be a lot of confirmation requirements between the DNR, County Conservation Boards and County Assessors. Again, I don't know enough about how the FRP works but it sure seems pretty convoluted. I think bottom line is if you have land in the Forest Reserve or Fruit Tree Reserve Program you are going to pay more in taxes on the ground and the enrollment will need to be renewed more often and inspected more often to be sure it qualifies.
There is also a clause in the bill that if the reserve (fruit or forest) qualifies for the depredation program at least 25% of the tags must be used by the owner or the owners family.
If you have ground in these programs or have an interest in the program you should read the bill.