HB 1253 IN

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Requires the department of natural resources (department) to designate at least one undivided area comprising at least 10% of each state forest as an old forest area before January 1, 2023. Provides that the size of a designated old forest area must be at least 500 acres wherever possible. Sets forth certain purposes to guide the department in designating old forest areas. Prohibits the department from conducting or allowing timber management in old forest areas. Requires the department to produce and keep on file maps and legal descriptions of the designated old forest areas. Provides that the designation of the old forest areas may not affect: (1) hunting, fishing, and other recreational uses of the state forests; (2) maintenance of access roads in the state forests; or (3) rights of access through the state forests.

• Chris May Republican · author

1. Jan 6, 2022 Coauthored by Representative Cook · lower
2. Jan 6, 2022 Authored by Representative May · lower
3. Jan 6, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 5, 2022 · PDF