Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Valuation of Easement
Sponsor: Jason C. Gallion (District 35)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: AgricultureStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 27 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation to use a fair market value determined in accordance with certain provisions of law for up to 2 years after the date on which the Foundation was first requested in writing to purchase the easement.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Thompson, Lindsaylobbyist | MASCD | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Gallion, Senator Gallionlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Shirk, Cassie | MDA | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVThompson, LindsayMASCDRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Farmland Trust; CropLife America; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Denali Water Solutions; Horizon Farm Credit…