Michigan SB0686 allows partial relinquishment of land under a conservation easement, with specific conditions.

Michigan SB0686 amends the land use law to allow partial relinquishment of land subject to a conservation easement. The bill permits the relinquishment of up to 1 acre of land if approved by local and state authorities. It also allows for the relinquishment of land containing structures present before the recording of the development rights agreement if the owner becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies. The bill specifies that the state land use agency shall not charge a fee for the first change of ownership or division of farmland, but may charge for subsequent divisions.

Michigan SB0686 allows partial relinquishment of land under a conservation easement, with specific conditions.

Michigan SB0686 amends the land use law to allow partial relinquishment of land subject to a conservation easement. The bill permits the relinquishment of up to 1 acre of land if approved by local and state authorities. It also allows for the relinquishment of land containing structures present before the recording of the development rights agreement if the owner becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies. The bill specifies that the state land use agency shall not charge a fee for the first change of ownership or division of farmland, but may charge for subsequent divisions.