Withdrawal of classification; mandatory withdrawal
Sec. 21. The state forester shall withdraw land which is classified
as native forest land or as a forest plantation from the classification
if the state forester finds that the provisions of this chapter are not
being complied with and that the owner of the land refuses to make
the changes necessary for compliance. If the state forester withdraws
land under this section, the state forester shall have the county
assessor of the county in which the land is situated assess the land.
The county assessor shall determine the taxes that are required under
section 24 of this chapter. In addition, the state forester shall
immediately notify the owner that the land has been withdrawn.
(Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.186-2003,
SEC.19.
Last modified: May 28, 2006