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House bars local ordinances that would ban mobile sawmills from agricultural land
Summary
House Bill 413 passed after floor debate clarifying the bill does not remove zoning authority; the measure prevents local ordinances from prohibiting trailer‑ or trailer‑mounted mobile sawmills on agricultural property. Final floor vote was 162–13.
The Georgia House passed House Bill 413, a bill that prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that ban mobile sawmills from operating on agricultural land. Sponsors and supporters framed the measure as protecting farmers’ rights to process timber on‑site and as promoting sustainability and faster post‑storm cleanup.
Representative David Jenkins, who presented the bill, said mobile sawmills reduce hauling costs, prevent waste, and help landowners repurpose timber that might otherwise be burned or landfilled. He said the bill does not…
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