Category: "law"

It is essential for landowners to understand laws pertaining to land use. While land use and zoning are often mistaken for each other, there are distinct legal differences between them. 

It is of utmost importance to note that industrial hemp is NOT the same as marijuana. While both fall under the cannabis species of plant, there are a number of notable differences between the [...]

Do you know what a conservation easement is?

When land is purchased, the landowner is entitled to a number of rights pertaining to the land including the right to develop and the use of the [...]

In April 2019, the US Treasury Department released the second round of proposed regulations related to the “Opportunity Zone” project which was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017. [...]

When purchasing a new property, there are certain signs that might be a cause for environmental concern. Recently, The Land Journal sat down with A-C-T to discuss what landowners should be on the [...]

When purchasing property, it is essential to take into account what environmental considerations need to be made in order to meet governmental and ethical standards. Some properties that may not [...]

Hemp, which is differentiated from marijuana by its low content of THC, is one of the most exciting alternative crop opportunities for Florida's farmers and landowners. At the University of [...]

Every year, many landowners are faced with a legal predicament known as eminent domain. Eminent domain is a tool used by government agencies to acquire land that is not for sale. If a government [...]

Scrub Jays are a federally protected species that occupy higher elevation soils across the state of Florida. Scrub Jays live in families and are territorial. It is important to know how to respond [...]

Most Americans would likely say that the most iconic American animal is the Bald Eagle. Here in Florida, we have the pleasure of sharing our land with these majestic creatures. But how should [...]