HB134

Virginia HB134 amends the Virginia Conservation Easement Act to define "federally recognized tribe.

Virginia HB134 amends the Virginia Conservation Easement Act by defining "federally recognized tribe" as an American Indian tribe within the Commonwealth's boundaries that is formally acknowledged by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. This definition applies to the purposes of retaining or protecting natural or open-space values, maintaining or enhancing air or water quality, and preserving cultural, architectural, or archaeological aspects of real property. The bill ensures that such tribes can be holders of conservation easements.