Massachusetts General Laws ch. 61A sec. 17 – Separation of land to other use; liability for conveyance or roll-back taxes; continuing qualification of remainder
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Section 17. If, by conveyance or other action of the owner thereof, a portion of land which is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter is separated for a use other than agricultural or horticultural, the land so separated shall be subject to liability for conveyance or roll-back taxes applicable thereto, but such separation shall not impair the right of the remainder of such land to continuance of valuation, assessment and taxation thereunder; provided, that such remaining land continues to qualify under the usage, minimum acreage and other provisions thereof.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 61A sec. 17
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.