technical correction; conservation easements; applicability

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about how existing conservation easements will remain unaffected beyond stating they are enforceable under other laws.

Fixing Rules for Land Protection

This bill updates when certain rules apply to conservation easements in Arizona.

What This Bill Does

• Updates the applicability date for new conservation easement agreements.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who make or use conservation easements in Arizona.

Terms To Know

Conservation Easement

An agreement that limits land use to protect natural resources, like plants and animals.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill only updates the applicability date for new conservation easements.
• It does not affect existing conservation easements or change how they are enforced under other laws.

Official Summary Text

SB1311 - technical correction; conservation easements; applicability

Current Bill Text

SB1311 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
technical correction; conservation easements; applicability

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

SB 1311

Introduced by

Senator
Shamp

AN
ACT

amending section 33-276, Arizona
Revised Statutes; relating to conservation easements.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Section 33-276, Arizona Revised
Statutes, is amended to read:

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33-276
.
Applicability

A. This article applies to any interest created
after
its effective date which

August 7,
1985 that
complies with this article, whether designated as a
conservation easement or as a covenant, equitable servitude, restriction,
easement or otherwise.

B. This article does not invalidate any interest,
whether designated as a conservation or preservation easement or as a covenant,
equitable servitude, restriction, easement or otherwise, that is enforceable
under any other law of this state.
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