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House passes bill protecting mobile sawmill operations on agricultural land
Summary
The House approved HB 413 to prohibit local ordinances that would ban mobile sawmills on agricultural land, a bill proponents said preserves property rights and supports rural economies and wildfire mitigation.
The Georgia House passed House Bill 413 on March 3, a measure that prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that ban the operation of mobile sawmills on agricultural property.
Representative David Jenkins presented the bill as a measure to protect farmers and landowners, arguing that mobile sawmills support rural economies, reduce waste, and can help remove fuel that might otherwise contribute to wildfires. Jenkins said the bill did…
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