Pacific Council: Protect our forests act

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Section 1: Private land of less than
100 acres.

1. Landowners with rainforest on their land must preserve 80% of it.

2. Landowners with other kinds of forest on their land must preserve 50% of it.

3. Introduced and invasive species of trees are exempt from section 1 and 2, and the forest restoration act.

4. Logging of endangered species of trees is illegal.

5. Punishments for breaking section 1 will result in a fine of $1000.

Section 2: Private land of more than 100 acres.

1. The logging of rain forests is illegal.

2. The logging of endangered species of trees is illegal.

3. The logging of invasive and introduced species is encouraged.

4. Breaking section 2 will result in a fine of $10,000 per tree.

Sponsor: Politics Junkie
Discuss.

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I agree that it could be a good piece of legislation with some work. This isn't my area of expertise, but I believe Fuzzybigfoot has something to say about it.

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Unless anyone wishes to claim this bill in the next 24 hours, it will be withdrawn.

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As Politics Junkie has introduced a new bill, I will consolidate it with this one.

The New Protect Our Forests Act

Section 1: Deforestation restrictions

1. The logging of rainforest is illegal.

2. Landowners with other kinds of forest on their land must preserve 50% of it.

3. Introduced and invasive species of trees are exempt from this bill and the forest restoration act.

4. Logging of endangered species of trees is illegal.

5. The logging of invasive and introduced species of trees is encouraged.

6. Breaking section 1 will result in a fine of $10,000 per tree.

Section 2: Property distribution

1. Areas of forest that have been victim to violation of the New Protect Our Forests Act will become government property.

2. If less than 100 square acres, the land will be sold to a private individual or business for the current appraisal value and will be required to abide by this bill.

3. Corporations are not eligible to buy the aforementioned properties.

4. If more than 100 square acres, the land will be preserved, and remain property of the regional government. The land will not be developed upon.

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So I take it that the amendment is friendly?

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All right, then. If there's no other debate, I'll open up a final vote soon.

My apologies for the delay; Thursday was the first day of Eid al-Fitr and naturally I have been occupied since then.

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The legislation is now at a final vote.

Please vote Aye or No.