36-1-112. Cutting of timber by lessee of state lands prohibited; general penalty for violations; damages.
(a) The lessee of state lands shall in no case be allowed to cut or use more timber therefrom, than shall be necessary for the improvement of such lands, or for fuel for the use of the family of the lessee. The director may, in his discretion and subject to criteria established by the board, sell and dispose of timber located or growing on state lands, at not less than the reasonable market value thereof.
(b) Removal of forest products from state lands is permitted only under a valid contract or small sale permit. Any person who knowingly or with reckless disregard removes forest products from state lands without proper authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both. In addition to these penalties, a person removing forest products from state lands without proper authorization is liable for damages up to the amount of three (3) times the bid value of the most recent auction of similar species and product, or the appraised value whichever is greater, plus actual restoration and administrative costs.
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