Forestry and Fire Amendments

Summary

The bill gives the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands and local law‑enforcement agencies authority to enforce wildfire and heritage‑tree statutes and to pursue civil actions for fire‑suppression costs. It establishes the Utah Wildfire Fund, lists its revenue sources, and sets rules for spending on suppression, prevention, grants to fire departments, and post‑fire rehabilitation. The changes affect state agencies, local fire departments, eligible private land owners and the state treasurer.

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