Purpose


The purpose of amending this rule is to implement statutory changes enacted in section 1 of Chapter 2016-110, L.O.F. Amend Form DR-418C, Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation, Exemption Application, to remove instructions requiring the property owner to annually reapply for the exemption. Repeal Form DR-418CR, Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation, Exemption Renewal, to reflect the amendment to s. 196.26, F.S., removing the annual renewal notification to the property appraiser. Amend Form DR-501M, Deployed Military Exemption Application, to include subordinate military operations as amended in s. 196.173, F.S. The effect of these proposed amendments is that affected parties will have an updated form available that complies with current law.