Private Acts of 1953 Chapter 57

SECTION 1. That in the counties having a population of not less than 24,300, nor more
than 24,400, according to the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census, there is
hereby provided a more efficient method of assessing the taxable property in such counties for
State and County purposes.
SECTION 2. That every conveyance in writing of real property, located within the
County, excepting mortgages and deeds of trust, shall be presented to the Tax Assessor or duly
authorized Deputy Tax Assessor of such counties wherein said property is located for notation of
the change or change in ownership occasioned by said conveyance. Upon presentment it shall be
the duty of the Tax Assessor or Deputy Tax Assessor to note the information, as outlined herein,
in a well-bound book to be furnished by said counties. Said book shall show the names of the
grantors or lessors; the names of the grantees or lessees; the number of acres or town lots
conveyed; whether there are buildings, dwelling, or other improvements on said property;
whether the number of acres or lots conveyed be all or a portion of the property previously
assessed in the name of the grantors or lessors thereof; the general boundaries of said property in
accordance with the abutting or adjacent owners of said property; and under the title "Remarks"
show such other information as will enable the County Tax Assessor or Deputy Tax Assessor to
keep current the records of his office to the end that all real estate shall be assessed for taxation
in the name of the true owner or in the name of the person or persons responsible for the
payment of the taxes.
SECTION 3. That no conveyance in writing of real property, except mortgages and
deeds of trust, shall be received by the Register of any County under this Act for registration
unless it bears a stamp or notation evidencing that such conveyance has been presented to the
Tax Assessor or Deputy Tax Assessor, together with the date of said presentment and a signature
or initial of the Tax Assessor noted thereon.
SECTION 4. That mortgages, deeds of trust, or other like instruments are specifically
exempt from the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 5. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. That in the event any or part of any section of this Act shall be held invalid,
the remainder of this Act shall not be invalidated, but shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. That this Act shall take effect from and after March 31, 1953, the public
welfare requiring it.
Passed: February 24, 1953.