§ 322. Allocation system
§ 322. Allocation system (a) In determining the allocation of funds available for the purposes of this chapter, the Board shall give priority to projects that combine the dual goals of creating affordable housing and conserving and protecting Vermont’s agricultural land, historic properties, important natural areas or recreation lands and also shall consider, but not […]
§ 323. Annual report
§ 323. Annual report Prior to January 31 of each year, the Board shall submit a report concerning its activities to the Governor and to the House Committees on Agriculture and Forestry, on Appropriations, on Corrections and Institutions, on Energy and Technology, on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife, and on Ways and Means and the […]
§ 324. Stewardship
§ 324. Stewardship If an activity funded by the Board involves acquisition by the State of an interest in real property for the purpose of conserving and protecting agricultural land or forestland, important natural areas, or recreation lands, the Board, in its discretion, may make a one-time grant to the appropriate State agency or municipality. […]
§ 325. Condemnation prohibited
§ 325. Condemnation prohibited The Board shall not have the authority or power to acquire property for the purposes of this chapter through condemnation or through the exercise of the power of eminent domain. (Added 1987, No. 88, § 1, eff. June 11, 1987.)
§ 303. Definitions
§ 303. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board established by this chapter. (2) “Fund” means the Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund established by this chapter. (3) “Eligible activity” means any activity which will carry out either or both of the dual purposes of creating affordable […]
§ 311. Establishment and Organization
§ 311. Establishment and Organization (a) There is created and established a body politic and corporate to be known as the “Vermont Housing and Conservation Board” to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Board is constituted a public instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions, and the exercise by the Board of the […]
§ 301. Short title
§ 301. Short title This chapter may be cited as the “Vermont Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act.” (Added 1987, No. 88, § 1, eff. June 11, 1987.)
§ 302. Policy, findings, and purpose
§ 302. Policy, findings, and purpose (a) The dual goals of creating affordable housing for Vermonters, and conserving and protecting Vermont’s agricultural land, forestland, historic properties, important natural areas, and recreational lands are of primary importance to the economic vitality and quality of life of the State. (b) In the best interests of all of […]