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Land Assessment Task Force Meets

Land Assessment Task Force Meets

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The Agricultural Land Assessment Oversight Advisory Task Force, set up by the South Dakota Legislature met yesterday (Tuesday) in Pierre. The group was established to monitor the process as ag land assessments changed from sales based to productivity.

Committee member, Curt Everson of Pierre says there are still some differences of opinion on how quickly the transition should be made…

 

Everson says for many, land tax assessments is an emotional issue…

 

Everson says they are still seeing a number of counties moving toward assessments at full and true value…

 

Everson says he is not sure if the 2015 legislature will have to make any adjustments to the process.

 

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