01-669 C.M.R. ch. 30, § 3 - WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED TO HARVEST TREES

Prior to harvesting timber, any person who has been convicted of two or more violations of Title 17, section 2510, sub-section 1 (unlawful cutting of trees) during the five years prior to conducting any new timber harvesting activities must:

A. Ensure that a landowner or the landowner's designated agent has filed a Forest Operations Notification with the bureau at least thirty days prior to the start date of the timber harvesting activities as shown on the notification. The notification must be accepted by the bureau as complete before timber harvesting activities can begin;

B. Submit a copy of a written contract executed between the person conducting the timber harvesting activities and the landowner or the designated agent.

1. The contract must be submitted with the forest operations notification;

2. The contract must state clearly that any violations which occur as a result of timber harvesting activities are the responsibility of the contractor; and,

3. The contract must not waive any requirements of law, including, but not limited to Title 17, section 2512, subsection 2.

C. Obtain written approval from the bureau before commencing timber harvesting activities. The bureau will notify in writing the person conducting the timber harvesting activities within 30 days of receiving a complete Forest Operations Notification and a copy of the written contract whether the timber harvest may proceed. The person conducting the timber harvesting activities must maintain the bureau's written approval on site at all times during the timber activities.

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01-669 C.M.R. ch. 30, § 3