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ID H0093

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "nonprofit rangeland fire protection association" as a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association that has an agreement with the State of Idaho for detection, prevention, or suppression of forest and range fires.

  • Requires rangeland owner groups to petition the Idaho Department of Lands director to establish a fire protection association, demonstrating either financial ability or securing adequate state funding for initial establishment.

  • Director may accept petitions only if petitioners meet requirements for legal status, liability insurance, and governing structure of the association.

  • Mandates director review and annual inspection of associations regarding governing structure, liability insurance adequacy, and training of all personnel prior to and during agreement terms.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to forest and range fires to provide for nonprofit rangeland fire protection associations; to define a term and to provide procedures.

FOREST AND RANGE FIRES

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 12, 2013 Session Law Chapter 59 Effective: 07/01/13

3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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