BILL REQ. #:  H-4330.1 



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HOUSE BILL 3041
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State of Washington58th Legislature2004 Regular Session

By Representatives Clements, Chandler and Newhouse

Read first time 01/27/2004.   Referred to Committee on Finance.



     AN ACT Relating to a property tax exemption for certain land zoned or designated for agricultural use; adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 84.36 RCW to read as follows:
     If the water right for the use of water for agricultural purposes on real property that is zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government is found to be relinquished under chapter 90.14, 90.03, or 90.44 RCW, or is judicially found to be abandoned, the real property is exempt from taxation as long as it is zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2005 and thereafter.

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