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WV HB2972
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
- Removes the exception that allowed tree severing for rights-of-way, construction activities, and oil/gas operations to be excluded from "timbering operation" regulations when the severed trees were sold as raw material for commercial wood products
- Removes the requirement that individuals severing trees on their own property must be doing so "for his or her individual use" to qualify for the exemption from timbering operation regulations
- Maintains existing exemptions for Christmas tree operations, trees cleared for construction/rights-of-way/utilities, and individuals cutting trees on their own property without hiring professional tree removal services
- Expands sediment control requirements under the Sediment Control During Commercial Timber Harvesting Operations Act to cover more tree-cutting activities that were previously exempt
Legislative Description
Relating to timber
Natural Resources
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/25/2025
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