(A) Not later than 21 days after the purchase and sale contract is entered into, or prior to the sale or exchange of real property if no purchase and sale agreement exists for the purchase or exchange of real property, or prior to the acquisition of a leasehold interest or other possessory interest in real property, located in the town, the landowner or agent shall present the buyer or occupant with a disclosure notification which states the following:
It is the policy of this community to conserve, protect and encourage the maintenance and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food and livestock, the keeping of equine, the fostering of other agricultural activities, and also for its natural, ecological, educational, recreational, quality of life and economic value. This disclosure notification is to inform buyers or occupants that the property they are about to acquire or occupy lies within the town where farming activities occur. Such farming activities may include, but are not limited to, activities that cause noise, dust and odors. Buyers or occupants are also informed that the location of property within the town may be impacted by commercial and noncommercial agricultural operations including, but not limited to, the ability to access water services for the property.
(B) A copy of the disclosure notification shall be given on a form prepared by the town and approved by the Town Horse and Livestock Association and shall be signed by the landowner prior to the sale, purchase, exchange or occupancy of real property. A copy of the disclosure notification must be filed with the Board of Selectmen or its designee, such as the Town Clerk, prior to the sale, purchase, exchange or occupancy of real property. In addition to the above, a copy of this disclosure notification shall be published to landowners by the town each fiscal year via publication in a local newspaper.
(Ord. passed 11-9-2009) Penalty, see § 92.99