6 CRR-NY 199.8NY-CRR

OFFICIAL COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
CHAPTER II. LANDS AND FORESTS
PART 199. TAXATION OF FOREST LAND
6 CRR-NY 199.8
6 CRR-NY 199.8
199.8 Required cuttings.
(a) The department may serve notice upon the owner of a certified tract directing such owner to make a cutting as prescribed in the approved management plan for such tract. Should such cutting involve the sale or utilization of a merchantable forest crop, not less than 30 days in advance of cutting the owner shall give notice to the department of the stumpage value, amount and location of the cutting on a form prescribed by the department. The department shall, within 15 days after receipt of such notice from the owner, certify the stumpage value, if any, to the owner and to the county treasurer of the county or counties in which the tract is situated. No later than 30 days after receipt of such certification of value, the owner shall pay a six per centum tax on the certified stumpage value to such county treasurer.
(b) Any cutting of a merchantable forest crop under this section must be conducted within two years from the the date of notice. Upon failure of the owner within such period to conduct such cutting, the department shall certify to the owner and the county treasurer of the county or counties the stumpage value of such merchantable forest crop. No later than 30 days after receipt of such certification of value, the owner shall pay a six per centum tax on the real property certified stumpage value to such county treasurer.
(c) Any noncommercial cutting under this section must be conducted within the tax year prescribed on the certificate of approval.
(d) If the owner, within the period prescribed by this section, makes such cuttings as directed by the department, the tract shall continue to be certified as long as the owner shall continue to comply with the provisions of this Part and manage the tract in the manner prescribed in the approved management plan.
6 CRR-NY 199.8
Current through October 15, 2021
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