HB 1234

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Agriculture (Isda) Agriculture; Generally County Government Environment; Generally Local Government; Contracts, Procurements, And Purchases Local Government; Generally Property; Easements Property; Real Estate State Government; Contracts, Procurements, And Purchases

Abstract

Establishes an agricultural land protection program (program) to allow the state or a county fiscal body to purchase agricultural conservation easements throughout the state and also acquire agricultural conservation easements by gift, bequest, or devise. Provides that the Indiana state department of agriculture (department) may receive and hold agricultural conservation easements acquired under the program or by gift, bequest, or devise. Establishes the Indiana land protection board to administer the program in coordination with the department. Establishes the agricultural conservation easement fund to provide funding for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements throughout the state. Makes an appropriation.