AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT

Summary

HB 8152 creates a new Forestry Parity Act that places forest land, forest‑product operations, and forest‑based businesses on equal footing with agriculture under state law. It defines forest owners, operations, and vehicles, protects them from nuisance lawsuits and extra regulations, and adjusts tax assessment rules for forestry equipment. The goal is to support the economic viability of the state’s forest products industry while preserving forest resources.

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