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VT H0932
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
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AI Summary
- On parcels devoted to logging and forestry, Act 250 jurisdiction applies only to portions supporting proposed development, not the entire property
- Permits cannot impose conditions on non-development portions of forestry land that conflict with Vermont's Acceptable Management Practices for water quality on logging jobs
- Log and pulp concentration yards are added to the definition of "wood products manufacturer," exempting them from Act 250 permitting requirements
- Logging and forestry activities below 2,500 feet elevation are exempt from Act 250 permits, provided they do not violate existing permit conditions
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250
Last Action
Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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