A. The State Department of Agriculture may require eligible applicants to submit information, forms, and reports necessary to properly and efficiently administer the forestry cost-share program.

B. Persons may apply to the Commissioner of the State Department of Agriculture for cost-share funds to improve forest lands in the State of Oklahoma, in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board of Agriculture. To be eligible, landowners shall follow a written forest management plan that has been prepared by a professional forester and approved by the Commissioner or that meets standards established by the Commissioner. Applications for funds shall be approved or denied by the Department in accordance with criteria promulgated by the Board.

C. The Commissioner shall allocate monies from the Fund to eligible landowners on a matching basis.

Historical Data

Laws 1996, HB 2300, c. 19, § 3, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 14, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001 (superseded document available); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 1301-111 by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001.