§4412. Assistance through cooperative agreements

            A. The involvement of the state in a cooperative agreement may consist of either or both of the following types of assistance:

            (1) A direct grant to assist the landowner in implementing an approved practice through the use of the landowner's resources or through contacts with private firms.

            (2) Utilization of the state's personnel, equipment, or materials to implement an approved practice if private sector services are unavailable.

            B. Approved practices shall include the following:

            (1) Site preparation for reforestation by natural or artificial means.

            (2) Planting of seeds or seedlings.

            (3) Timber stand improvement through removal of undesirable trees.

            (4) Such other forestry practices as shall be determined by the commissioner.

            C. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to establish the extent of the state's involvement in each cooperative agreement with a landowner during a fiscal year.

            Acts 1997, No. 1377, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2020, No. 81, §1.