[Adopted 9-8-1992 by L.L. No. 8-1992]
It is the intent of this article to provide
equal treatment to owners of agricultural lands located within the
Town of Clarkstown which are outside of agricultural districts but
nevertheless eligible for agricultural exemption pursuant to a commitment
of farm owners, in a form prescribed by the State Board of Equalization
and Assessment, to use their farmlands exclusively for agricultural
production for an eight-year period pursuant to the provisions of § 306,
Subdivision 1, of the Agricultural and Markets Law.
[Amended 12-14-1993 by L.L. No. 5-1993]
Benefit assessments or ad valorem levies by
the Town of Clarkstown on behalf of a fire and ambulance district
located within the Town of Clarkstown and with regard to water, light,
sewer and/or sanitation taxes shall be determined pursuant to the
provisions of § 306, Subdivision 1, of the Agriculture and
Markets Law for property used exclusively for agricultural production
for a period of not less than eight years.
