This bill mandates the establishment of a ticketing system to track timber throughout the harvesting and production process, thereby creating a chain of custody. It introduces new provisions under RSA 227-J, including definitions related to timber harvesting, notification requirements for landowners or designated agents prior to commercial timber harvests, and stipulations for large clearcut reviews. The bill also outlines erosion control certification for certified individuals, additional permitting requirements for timber harvesting in sensitive areas, and the need for coordination between the Division of Forests and Lands and the Department of Environmental Services.

Additionally, the bill amends existing language in RSA 227-J:15 regarding deceptive forestry business practices by adding new requirements for scale slips, which must now include the name of the delivery company, the landowner or their representative, the lot number, and address. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and while it does not provide funding or authorize new positions, it is expected to incur significant costs related to the implementation of the new certification program and the hiring of additional personnel by the Department of Environmental Services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 227-J:15
HB1752 text: 227-J:15