Attorney General No.
13-0001
Secretary of State No.
1591
Description
TAX TO FUND INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF TIMBER INDUSTRY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes harvest tax on timber and other forest products at rate of 33% of profits on product from public lands, 8% of profits on product from private lands. Exempts other forest products harvested on Native American lands, and timber harvested from private lands solely for private noncommercial use. Establishes department to collect and allocate tax, and oversee timber harvesting and environmental protection and restoration. Transfers Department of Forestry and Fire Protection timber harvest oversight responsibilities to new department. Prohibits use of new revenues by other state agencies or federal government. Fiscal impact: It is the opinion of the Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state finances. (13-0001.)
Proponents
James D. Smith (707) 391-1740
Date
4-12-2013
Document Type
Initiative
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
Tax to Fund Increased Oversight of Timber Industry. Initiative Statute. California Initiative 1591 (2013).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/1800