Published on: 26987163. The purpose of this rulemaking is to modernize and update the department’s rules for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and to increase efficiency in reviewing applications and acquiring conservation easements.....
Published on: 26841663. The purpose of this rulemaking is to modernize and update the department’s rules to increase efficiency in reviewing applications and acquiring conservation easements.
Published on: 15863688. Purpose, Definitions, Program Goals and Objectives, Application Procedures and Requirements, Technical Review and Evaluation of Project Applications, Program Review and Evaluation of Project Applications, Ranking, Review and Approval of Priority Acquisition List, Title and Survey, Appraisal Procedures, Report Requirements and Determining Maximum Amounts, Negotiations and Purchase Instruments, Board Action, Closing, Multi-Party Acquisitions, Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement
Published on: 5953295. The rule implements the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Rural and Family Lands Protection Act established a program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to bring under public protection lands that serve to limit subdivision and conversion of agricultural areas that provide economic, open space, water and wildlife benefits through acquisition of pertpeual less-than fee easements.