Land Use & Zoning
A Maine property owner discovers their lot is subject to a conservation easement held by a land trust. This easement:
AExpires automatically after 20 years
BPermanently restricts certain development activities on the land✓ Correct
CAllows public access to the property
DCan be removed by paying the land trust
Explanation
Conservation easements in Maine are typically permanent restrictions that limit certain development or land uses to protect natural, agricultural, or scenic values, regardless of who owns the property.
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