MT HB79

Defines "small-scale activity" as forest product sales not exceeding two log truck loads (with maximum two trailers each) or less than 10,000 board feet

Expands the definition of "minimum slash hazard" to explicitly include small-scale activities such as harvesting sawlogs or firewood, weeding, pruning, or clearing on private land

Requires a written exemption from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for minimum slash hazard activities when forest products are sold, limited to one exemption per parcel annually

Exempts minimum slash hazard activities entirely from fire hazard reduction agreement requirements when no forest products are sold

Written exemptions must be provided to the purchaser at the time forest products are delivered