Establishes a fee structure for forest and fruit-tree reservations based on location, effective January 1, 2026.

This bill introduces a fee structure for forest and fruit-tree reservations, varying by location. For reservations in the county where the owner maintains a homestead, the fee is $2 per acre. For reservations in a contiguous county, the fee is $3 per acre. For all other reservations, including those within city limits, the fee is calculated using a formula based on average property taxes due per acre of agricultural property. The Department of Management will determine the fee rate and transmit it to county treasurers by July 1 each year.

Establishes a fee structure for forest and fruit-tree reservations based on location, effective January 1, 2026.

This bill introduces a fee structure for forest and fruit-tree reservations, varying by location. For reservations in the county where the owner maintains a homestead, the fee is $2 per acre. For reservations in a contiguous county, the fee is $3 per acre. For all other reservations, including those within city limits, the fee is calculated using a formula based on average property taxes due per acre of agricultural property. The Department of Management will determine the fee rate and transmit it to county treasurers by July 1 each year.