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1997 SESSION

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SB 592 Silvicultural activities.

Introduced by: John H. Chichester | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Silvicultural practices. Prohibits local governments through its police, planning and zoning powers from unreasonably limiting forestry practices when such practices are conducted (i) in accordance with silvicultural best management practices and (ii) on forest lands or lands in agricultural or forestal districts. Ordinances regulating silvicultural practices have to be reasonable and necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents. Before adopting any such ordinance, a locality may consult with the State Forester to determine whether the ordinance conflicts with state forestry laws. Local governments cannot require a permit or impose a fee for silvicultural activity. The provisions of the act will not apply if the land was rezoned or converted to a higher use at the request of the owner or previous owner. The bill also authorizes the State Forester to develop forestry best management practices.


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