Gary Dickerman

I am opposed to HB 1691 because it is overly restrictive and subjective, undermining the goals of Current Use. The bill restricts a municipalities ability to approve Current Use in their communities. In addition, HB1691 arbitrarily restricts Current Use to 75 percent of rural zones, which limits the private property rights of landowners who seek to include their lands in Current Use. The definitions of the zones where restrictions apply are so complicated that the bill would be a burden on municipalities and appraisers. Section III contradicts the purpose of Current Use by requiring specific agriculture and forestry practices. Enforcement of these requirement would be a burden on municipalities and landowners