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(1)__If the land was subject to the program 10 years
or less prior to the date of withdrawal, 30%; and

 
(2)__If the land was subject to the program for more
than 10 years prior to the date of withdrawal, that
percentage obtained by subtracting 1% from 30% for
each full year beyond 10 years that the land was
subject to the program prior to the date of
withdrawal until a rate of 20% is reached.

 
Fair market value at the time of withdrawal is the assessed
value of comparable land in the municipality or unorganized
territory, as applicable, adjusted by the applicable certified
assessment ratio.

 
2.__Recording; title affected.__When a penalty has been paid
as required under subsection 1, the transaction must be
recorded with the appropriate register of deeds.__Until such
time as the penalty is paid, the title is not considered to be
clear and unencumbered.

 
3.__Evasion.__A person who intentionally attempts to avoid
or lower the penalty imposed by this section or who makes
false statements in making an application under this
subchapter is subject to prosecution under section 184-A.

 
§1137.__Application

 
1.__Buildings, etc.__Any building, mobile home or other
thing affixed to classified land and that would be considered
real estate under section 551 is subject to assessment and
taxation in the same manner as if it were not on classified
land.

 
2.__Change in land holdings.__Each addition to or reduction
in classified land or a portion of classified land is subject
to this subchapter.

 
3.__Effect on other laws.__Participation in the program does
not preclude participation in other programs, such as, but not
limited to, the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law or the farm and open
space tax laws.

 
Sec. 2. Statutory referendum procedure; submission at statewide election; form of
question; effective date. This Act takes effect when approved only for
the purpose of permitting its submission to the legal voters
of the State at a statewide election held on the Tuesday
following the first Monday of November following passage of
this Act. The municipal officers of this State shall notify
the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns and
plantations to meet, in the


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