MS HB287

Mississippi Forestry Commission and county foresters employed by the commission are authorized to electronically accept bids for timber sales

The commission retains authority to sell, rent, lease, and dispose of property in accordance with existing state law for surplus property disposal

Funds received from property sales, rentals, or leases must be paid into the State Treasury to a special account for replacement, repairs, and upkeep of commission property

The bill brings forward several related statutes for possible amendment, including sections on state land acquisition and disposal, public purchasing requirements, forestry commission duties, and state park timber sales