5042 AMH AGNR H2683.1

SB 5042 - H COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

ADOPTED 04/09/2003

On page 1, line 6, before "The" insert "(1)"

On page 1, line 11, after "law." strike "Subject" and insert the following:

"(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, and subject"

On page 1, after line 14, insert the following:

"(b) When executing a right of way or easement contract over private land that involves forest management activities, the department shall indemnify the private landowner if the landowner does not receive a direct benefit from the contract."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Natural Resources to indemnify any third party not receiving a direct benefit from a right of way or easement contract.

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