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AZ SB1081

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Albert Melvin

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Declares that emergency conditions exist in national forest areas of Arizona that have suffered severe wildfire damage due to excessive undergrowth and tree density, creating potential for catastrophic wildfires.

  • Authorizes county boards of supervisors to take necessary actions including thinning trees, clearing undergrowth, and removing fire-damaged trees within designated emergency areas after consulting with state and federal foresters and holding public hearings.

  • Allows boards of supervisors to contract with private contractors, licensees, and other agents to carry out forest management activities, with requirements to ensure competency and compliance with best management practices.

  • Repeals Title 11, Chapter 3, Article 10 of Arizona Revised Statutes (specific statutory provisions not detailed in text).

  • Declares the act an emergency measure operative immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

Declaration of emergency; county authority

Last Action

Referred to Senate RULES Committee

1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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