This bill, requested by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, aims to amend existing laws regarding fire hazard reduction agreements, particularly for small-scale activities such as harvesting firewood. It introduces new definitions, including "small-scale activity," which is defined as activities involving the sale of forest products that do not exceed two log truck loads or 10,000 board feet. The bill also clarifies that minimum slash hazards resulting from these small-scale activities may include harvesting sawlogs or firewood, and it requires a written exemption from the department if forest products are sold.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for activities that create a minimum slash hazard. Previously, such activities were exempt from certain provisions, but now they require a written exemption if forest products are sold, with only one exemption allowed per parcel of land annually. The written exemption must be provided to the purchaser at the time of delivery. If no forest products are sold, the activity remains exempt from the provisions of this part. These changes aim to streamline the process for small-scale forest product activities while ensuring compliance with fire hazard management regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-13-401
HB0079_1(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(4): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(5): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(6): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(7): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1: 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(4): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(5): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(6): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(7): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(8): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(9): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2: 76-13-401, 76-13-408