Section 72:82 - Procedure for AdoptionI. A municipality desiring to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:81 shall do so in accordance with the procedures set forth in RSA 72:27-a. The vote shall specify that the exemption, if granted, shall apply to all properties within the municipality if adopted in accordance with RSA 72:81, II(a) or to a specific group or groups of parcels within the municipality if adopted in accordance with RSA 72:81, II(b). The vote shall specify the maximum percentage of new assessed value to be exempted, the maximum number of years duration of the exemption following new construction, a definition of public benefit, and a reference to zoning use category definitions, if applicable. The exemption shall take effect in the tax year beginning April 1 following its adoption.II. A vote adopting RSA 72:81 shall remain in effect for a maximum of 5 tax years; provided, however, that for any application which has already been granted prior to expiration of such 5 tax year period, the exemption shall continue to apply at the rate and for the duration in effect at the time it was granted.Amended by 2019, 221:2, eff. 7/12/2019.Added by 2017, 179:2, eff. 8/28/2017. 2017, 179:2, eff. Aug. 28, 2017. 2019, 221:2, eff. July 12, 2019.