Farm Bill: Current version of federal legislation that governs agricultural policy, impacting land use and restrictions on agricultural properties
FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act - Federal law governing tax implications for foreign persons selling U.S. real estate
Federal Clean Water Act: Environmental legislation that regulates water quality and wetlands protection, affecting land use and water rights on agricultural property
Endangered Species Act: Federal law protecting endangered species that may be present on the agricultural land, potentially affecting land use and development
AFIDA: Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act - Requires foreign investors to report their agricultural land holdings to the USDA
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific regulations governing the transfer of real property, including documentation and recording requirements
State Agricultural Preservation Laws: State-level legislation designed to protect and preserve agricultural land from development or conversion to other uses
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection rules that may affect agricultural land use and management
State Water Rights Laws: State-specific regulations governing water usage and rights, particularly crucial in Western states for agricultural operations
State Zoning Regulations: State and local laws governing land use classifications and restrictions for agricultural properties
Property Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for recording property transfers and maintaining proper documentation
Agricultural Conservation Easements: Legal arrangements that restrict land to agricultural use, potentially affecting property rights and future use
Right-to-Farm Laws: State laws protecting farmers from nuisance lawsuits filed by neighbors who move into agricultural areas
Property Tax Assessment Rules: Specific regulations governing how agricultural land is assessed for property tax purposes, often including special provisions
Mineral Rights Regulations: Laws governing the ownership and transfer of mineral rights, which may be separate from surface rights
Soil and Water Conservation Requirements: Local and state regulations requiring specific conservation practices for agricultural land
Current Use Taxation Programs: Special tax programs that assess agricultural land based on its current use rather than potential development value
