Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 24, § 3251 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : GENERAL PROVISIONS

(Cite as: 24 V.S.A. § 3251)

§ 3251. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Legislative body” means “legislative body” as defined in section 2001 of this title.

(2) “Property” means real estate.

(3) “Sewage system” means “sewage system” as defined in subdivision 3501(6) of this title.

(4) “Special assessment” means a tax assessed against one or more properties receiving the benefit of a particular public improvement, as distinguished from a tax on the entire grand list of a municipality.

(5) “Water system” means “water system” as defined in subdivision 3341(b)(2) of this title without reference to any determination by the water commission. (Added 1969, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. March 2, 1970.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1988–1988 · leading case: Kirchner v. Giebink, 552 A.2d 372 (Vt. 1988).

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Kirchner v. Giebink, 552 A.2d 372 (Vt. 1988). · cites it 4× “” 24 V.S.A. § 3251(4). We agree with plaintiffs that an agreement by the Town to levy special assessments without following the statutory procedure would be unenforceable, but the issue — at least initially — is whether the agreement provides for any special assessments.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 24, § 3251(4) — 1 case

Kirchner v. Giebink, 552 A.2d 372 (Vt. 1988). “” 24 V.S.A. § 3251(4). We agree with plaintiffs that an agreement by the Town to levy special assessments without following the statutory procedure would be unenforceable, but the issue — at least initially — is whether the agreement provides for any special assessments.”

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