(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the director shall not spend in excess of $300,000 annually from the Game Fund for deer, elk or bear deterrent fences in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) Commercial forest lands.--The director shall not spend in excess of $300,000 annually from the Game Fund for deer or elk deterrent fences on commercial forest lands to promote and protect the regeneration of forest flora in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. For purposes of this subsection the phrase "commercial forest lands" shall mean land which is owned or leased by an individual, corporation or association, operated on a profit-making basis and meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The land shall consist of a minimum of 1,000 acres.
(2) The land is managed for the production or utilization of forest products on a sustained yield basis as defined by regulation of the commission.
(3) The land is open to public hunting.
(Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.687, No.170, eff. imd.)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 501 - Refund of moneys paid erroneously or unjustly
Section 502 - Collection fee for uncollectible checks
Section 521 - Establishment and use of Game Fund
Section 522 - Appropriation and audit of moneys
Section 541 - Authority to provide deterrent fences
Section 542 - Investigation after receipt of application
Section 543 - Purchase of materials and construction
Section 544 - Maintenance, repair or replacement
Section 545 - Request for review
Section 546 - Limitation on expenditures for deterrent fencing
Section 551 - Authority for payment
Section 552 - Investigation and settlement
Section 553 - Payment of claim
Section 554 - Request for review
Section 555 - Limitation on expenditures for bear damage claims
Section 561 - Appointment of hearing examiner
Section 562 - Powers and duties of hearing examiner