HB 355 (BR 1014) - R. Nelson
AN ACT relating to forest lands.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 149 to create a designation of "classified forest" property; provide that to qualify, property must have 50 acres, 700 trees per acre, and limited uses; require application to and oversight by Division of Forestry; require classified forests to have a forest management plan and undergo periodic inspection; require special tax assessment guidelines for classified forest property; provide procedures and requirements for withdrawal of designation; make applicable to property assessments made on or after January 1, 2005.
Jan 22-introduced in House
Jan 23-to Natural Resources and Environment (H)
Feb 23-posted in committee