HB 1509 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Revises forestry riparian easement program provisions relating to: (1) Qualifying timber;

(2) Forestry riparian easement applications;

(3) Compensation for timber; and

(4) Qualification as a small forest landowner.

Directs the chair of the forest practices board to invite relevant stakeholders to participate in a process that investigates potential new long-term funding sources for the program.