First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to enact the "Forest Heritage Trust Act of 2004"; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of legislative purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for an advisory role for the State Forestry Commission; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to provide for the dedication of property as a forest heritage preserve; to provide for the use of forest heritage preserves; to provide for the effect of certain actions on the protected status of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.