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Patricia is a New Hampshire listing agent representing the seller of a 300-acre parcel enrolled in Current Use. The buyer's offer includes a contingency stating that the seller will be responsible for any land use change tax triggered by the sale. The seller asks Patricia whether this is typical. Which response best reflects the legal and practical reality in New Hampshire?

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A) The land use change tax is assessed against the owner at the time of the change, but the parties may contractually agree on who bears the cost

Under RSA Chapter 79-A, the land use change tax is assessed against the current owner of the land at the time the change in use occurs — in most sale scenarios, this is the seller. However, NH law does not prohibit the parties from contractually allocating this tax obligation differently. It is common practice in NH transactions for purchase agreements to specify who is responsible for the land use change tax, and the contingency described is legally permissible and enforceable between the parties.

Answer Options
A
The land use change tax is assessed against the owner at the time of the change, but the parties may contractually agree on who bears the cost
B
The land use change tax is always the buyer's legal obligation under RSA 79-A, so the contingency is legally unenforceable
C
The land use change tax is always split equally between buyer and seller by statute, so the contingency is unnecessary
D
The land use change tax does not apply when the land is sold to a buyer who intends to keep it in Current Use

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