Bill > AB1414

This bill makes several amendments and repeals to California's Public Resources Code concerning forestry and timber harvesting. Key provisions include clarifying definitions for "timberland" and "timber operator," and defining "timber operations" to include incidental work like road construction and site preparation, while excluding preparatory tasks like marking trees. The bill also repeals several sections related to timber operations, modifies the heading for the "Districts" article, and amends sections concerning resource conservation standards, ensuring adequate tree cover after harvesting, and the protection of stream beneficial uses, including rules for waste disposal, stream crossings, and minimizing damage to streamside vegetation and streambeds. Additionally, it addresses the responsibilities of registered professional foresters in reporting deviations from timber harvesting plans and outlines disciplinary actions for material misstatements in plans. The bill also revises exemptions from timber harvesting regulations for various activities, such as utility line rights-of-way, Christmas trees, dead or diseased trees, site preparation, and small-scale conversions to non-timber uses, with specific requirements and limitations for each. Finally, it grants the Attorney General the authority to bring actions to enforce compliance with the board's rules and this chapter.