Concerning the sale of timber from state trust lands.
Summary
Increases the maximum amount of timber that can be sold by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its contract harvesting program.
Directs the DNR to set the final appraised value for the purposes of an auction based on the current market prices for the valuable material in question.
Directs the DNR to consider requests from timber purchasers when the purchasers request timber sales extensions or other flexible options in the execution of a timber sale contract designed to avoid a contract default.
From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 6166), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted (partial veto)Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 418, Laws of 2009