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Senate bill would change land‑posting to five‑year cycle and require buyer disclosure
Summary
Senate Bill S.299, introduced by Sen. Chris Maddox, would amend Vermont law so land posted to prohibit hunting/fishing/trapping is recorded at the town clerk once every five years (instead of annually) and requires sellers to disclose at transfer whether the property is posted.
Sen. Chris Maddox (Chittenden North) presented Senate Bill S.299 to the Natural Resources & Energy committee, proposing to change Vermont’s statute on posting land against hunting, fishing and trapping from an annual to a five‑year recording cycle and to require disclosure to buyers at transfer.
Maddox said constituents asked to reduce the administrative burden of annual reposting for large tracts and older landowners, and the bill would allow owners to choose a five‑year operative date recorded at the town clerk’s office. Counsel explained the…
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