Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, a 'conservation restriction' (also called a conservation easement) placed on a property:
AAutomatically expires after 21 years
BPermanently limits development of the land to protect its conservation, agricultural, or open space values✓ Correct
COnly applies to state-owned land
DCan be removed by the current owner without restriction
Explanation
A Massachusetts conservation restriction (Chapter 184 §31-33) is a permanent legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified organization (such as a land trust or municipality) that limits development of the land to protect its conservation, agricultural, or open space values. It runs with the land and binds all future owners.
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