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2004 SESSION
HB 493 Timber; penalty for theft.
Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Theft of timber; penalty. Provides that any person who cuts, removes, or severs any timber from the land of another without legal right or permission shall be liable to the rightful owner for treble damages, reforestation costs, the costs of ascertaining the value of the lumber and legal costs. Establishes criminal penalties for the theft of timber. Provides that prima facie evidence of the intent to steal timber exists where the timber was harvested or removed from property marked with readily visible paint marks in specific places on trees or posts along the property line. This bill is identical to SB 548.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Theft of timber; penalty. Provides that any person who cuts, removes, or severs any timber from the land of another without legal right or permission shall be liable to the rightful owner for treble damages, reforestation costs, the costs of ascertaining the value of the lumber and legal costs against. Establishes criminal penalties for the theft of timber, and specifies prima facie evidence of an intent to take, steal or remove timber. This bill is similar to SB 548.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Theft of timber; penalty. Provides treble damages plus reforestation costs against any person who cuts, removes, or severs any timber from the land of another without legal right or permission, and establishes criminal penalties for the theft of timber.