Purchase of land by Department of Forestry; used for nonstate forest purposes. (HB2566)

Introduced By

Del. Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Land acquired by Department of Forestry. Clarifies that proceeds derived from properties used for nonstate forest purposes acquired or managed by the Department of Forestry are not subject to distribution by the Department to those localities in which the properties are located. Currently, the proceeds derived from all lands acquired by the State Forester are distributed to those localities in which the lands are located based on a specific formula. Amends § 10.1-1107 (“Purchase of lands and acceptance of gifts for forestry purposes by the State Forester; management; definition of state forests.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

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This bill mentions Appomattox.