Exempts municipalities from Act 250 requirement to mitigate reduction of primary agricultural soils.

This bill amends Vermont law to exempt municipalities from the Act 250 requirement to mitigate reduction of primary agricultural soils. The exemption applies if the municipality demonstrates no reasonable alternative locations within its jurisdiction and the development is for municipal purposes or public recreation, health, or welfare. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Exempts municipalities from Act 250 requirement to mitigate reduction of primary agricultural soils.

This bill amends Vermont law to exempt municipalities from the Act 250 requirement to mitigate reduction of primary agricultural soils. The exemption applies if the municipality demonstrates no reasonable alternative locations within its jurisdiction and the development is for municipal purposes or public recreation, health, or welfare. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.