HB 3079 - DIGEST

     Requires that, when a county has adopted a comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW and has zoned certain land not within an urban growth area as agricultural land or has designated land as agricultural land under RCW 36.70A.170, the county legislative authority shall promptly notify the assessor that such land has been zoned or designated accordingly.

     Requires that, within thirty days of receiving a notice under this act, the assessor shall notify owners of land within these areas that they may participate in the open space taxation program, also known as the current use program.

     Provides that, if the landowner chooses not to participate in the current use program, the land must be valued in accordance with the provisions of chapter 84.40 RCW.