Continuous period of 15 years eligible interest

The 15 year [glossary:eligible interest:151] period must have been continuous.

If a person has bought and sold a series of [glossary:sugarcane farms:618], where there were any periods during which they did not hold an eligible interest in a [glossary:sugarcane farm:618], they will not satisfy the test.

Documents such as title deeds for the previously owned sugarcane farms should be obtained to verify that there have been no gaps in sugarcane farm ownership. In these situations, it may be easier for the person to satisfy the 20-year involvement in farming test.