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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
TO: ____
DATE: ____
This is to notify you that the real property located at ______ is in a floodplain, wetland or area identified by the Federal Insurance Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood or mudslide hazards. This identification means that the area has at least one percent chance of being flooded or affected by mudslide in any given year. For floodplains and wetlands on the property, restrictions are being imposed. Specific designation(s) of this property is(are) (special flood) (mudslide hazard) (wetland) *. The following restriction(s) on the use of the property will be included in the conveyance and shall apply to the purchasers, purchaser's heirs, assigns and successors and shall be construed as both a covenant running with the property and as equitable servitude subject to release by the Farmers Home Administration or its successor agency under Public Law 103–354 (FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103–354) when/if no longer applicable:
(INSERT RESTRICTIONS)
The FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103–354 will increase the number of acres placed under easement, if requested in writing, provided that the request is supported by a technical recommendation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Where additional acreage is accepted by FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103–354 for conservation easement, the purchase price of the inventory farm will be adjusted accordingly.
(County Supervisor, District Director or Real Estate Broker)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT____
DATE: ____
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the notice that the above stated real property is in a (special flood) (mudslide hazard) (wetland) * area and is subject to use restrictions as above cited. [Also, if I purchase the property through a credit sale, I agree to insure the property against loss from (floods) (mudslide) * in accordance with requirements of the FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103–354.]
(Prospective Purchaser)
*Delete the hazard that does not apply.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture 7 CFR Pt. 1955, Subpt. C, Exh. A Exhibit A to Subpart C of Part 1955—Notice of Flood, Mudslide Hazard or Wetland Area - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-pt-7-1955-subpt-c-exh-a/
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