The bill amends W.S. 36-5-103 to provide a grace period for applicants seeking to lease state lands for agricultural and grazing purposes. It introduces a new provision that allows the director to grant applicants an additional thirty days to correct deficiencies in their applications, submit the required fees, and comply with the relevant rules and regulations after the initial thirty-day notice period. This change aims to offer applicants more flexibility and support in completing their applications successfully.
Additionally, the bill specifies that if an applicant fails to comply with the lease requirements after the notice period, their application will be canceled, and certain fees will be retained as liquidated damages. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: 25LSO-0307 v0.5: 36-5-103