This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require extensions for certain timber permits and includes specific provisions regarding the sale and management of timber. It modifies section 90.101, subdivision 2, to include an assessment of whether timber removal will require frozen ground access, and it updates section 90.151, subdivision 1, to allow for a longer permit term of at least four years if frozen ground access is necessary. The bill also establishes a new section that defines "eligible permits" as unexpired timber permits issued before March 1, 2026, and outlines the conditions under which these permits can be extended.

Under the new provisions, permit holders who meet the eligibility criteria can request a one-year extension of their timber permit without incurring penalties or interest, provided the request is made before the permit expires. This change aims to provide greater flexibility for timber permit holders while ensuring that the state can manage its natural resources effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 90.101, 90.151