38-1312. CONVERSION OF FOREST LAND. (1) This act does not prevent the conversion of forest land to any other use. However, conversions shall require the filing of a notification as required in section 38-1306, Idaho Code, as well as compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, except for provisions relating to reforestation. When forest land is converted to another use, vegetative cover sufficient to provide continuing soil productivity and stabilization shall be established within one (1) year of completion of the forest practice on disturbed areas larger than one (1) acre, except that the director may grant an extension of time if weather or other conditions interfere.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to activities regulated under chapters 13 and 15, title 47, Idaho Code.
History:
[38-1312, added 1974, ch. 197, sec. 12, p. 1506; am. 1988, ch. 211, sec. 2, p. 401.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 38 - FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS
Chapter 13 - FOREST PRACTICES ACT
Section 38-1301 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 38-1302 - POLICY OF THE STATE — PURPOSE OF ACT.
Section 38-1303 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 38-1304 - DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
Section 38-1305 - DUTIES, POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.
Section 38-1306 - NOTIFICATION OF FOREST PRACTICE.
Section 38-1306A - NONRESIDENT OPERATORS — BOND.
Section 38-1306B - REQUIREMENT FOR OPERATING BONDS.
Section 38-1309 - DUTY OF PURCHASER.
Section 38-1310 - MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS — FINES — EXEMPTION.
Section 38-1311 - ENFORCEMENT OF ACT.