Whenever a portion of a parcel of land which was classified as farm and agricultural or timberland pursuant to this chapter is withdrawn or removed from classification1, and such land has been exempted from any benefit assessments pursuant to RCW 84.34.320, the previously exempt benefit assessments2 become due on only that portion of the land which is withdrawn or3 removed.

Special benefit assessments for farm and agricultural land or timberland—Assessments due on land withdrawn or changed (as amended by 2014 c 137).

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Terms Used In Washington Code 84.34.370

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, whenever a portion of a parcel of land4 that was classified as farm and agricultural or timberland5 under this chapter is withdrawn or removed from classification or there is a change in use, and6 the land has been exempted from any benefit assessments7 under RCW 84.34.320, the previously exempt benefit assessments8 become due on only that portion of the land9 that is withdrawn, removed, or changed.
(2) Designation as forestland under RCW 84.33.130(1) as a result of a merger of programs adopted under RCW 84.34.400 is not considered a withdrawal, removal, or a change in use under this section.

NOTES:

Reviser’s note: RCW 84.34.370 was amended twice during the 2014 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
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