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Supervisors ask staff to study small‑scale aquaculture tax break in Accomack County
Summary
After public‑hearing comments, the board asked staff to study how the county code treats aquaculture operations under 5 acres and to return findings by next budget year; the motion passed unanimously.
Following public‑hearing comments about recent code language on aquaculture tax treatment, a supervisor asked staff to study whether small aquaculture operations that meet statutory requirements are receiving equitable tax treatment.
Supervisor (speaker 7) referred to two public commenters at the hearing and local small businesses that could qualify for an aquaculture tax break for operations under five acres, and urged staff to clarify the relevant county code provisions. "It's my recommendation to the board that staff study this and see what can go on," the supervisor said, asking staff to report back by next budget year.
Nut graf: The board voted to instruct staff to examine the county code (as amended in 2024) and return recommendations by the next budget cycle so the county can determine if additional local action is warranted.
The motion to request a staff study was made and seconded; the board voted and the motion carried. Staff will review the code language and report findings to the board for potential inclusion in next year’s budget or code adjustments.
