This bill amends W.S. 36-5-103 to provide a grace period for applicants seeking to lease state lands for agricultural and grazing purposes. The new language allows the director to grant an additional thirty days for applicants to correct deficiencies in their applications, submit the required fees, and comply with the relevant provisions and regulations. This grace period is contingent upon a written request from the applicant demonstrating good cause.

The bill also outlines the consequences for applicants who fail to complete the lease process after being given a thirty-day notice. In such cases, the application will be canceled, and the board will retain a portion of the fees as liquidated damages. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0307 v0.5: 36-5-103