Relating to natural resources; and prescribing an effective date.

From the Legislature

The Act says certain tax is not owed for land that does not qualify for forest special assessment due to pests or disease. The Act says the Water Resources Department may allow time extensions for certain water right holders. The Act changes who must be a registered engineer at the department. The Act says the department must help certain water users sign up for a water conservation program. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Provides that additional taxes otherwise imposed upon disqualification of land from certain forestland special assessment programs may not be collected if the disqualification is due to the suspension of reforestation requirements as a result of insects or disease. Authorizes the Water Resources Department to grant time extensions for specified water right permit holders to complete construction and apply water beneficially. Modifies requirement that the department's director or principal assistant be a registered engineer. Modifies provision specifying when a proposed order of the department becomes final. Directs the department to facilitate certain water users' enrollment in a federal conservation program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.