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Lawmakers debate toughening penalties and jurisdiction for streambank protection under 3‑10 law
Summary
Senate Bill 472 drew extended testimony from conservation districts, logging interests and DNRC over overlapping jurisdiction between the 3‑10 permit (conservation districts) and the streamside management zone (SMZ) administered by DNRC; committee was told fines have not been adjusted since 1975 and supporters argued for stronger penalties, while timber interests warned of duplication and overreach.
Senator Denley Loge presented Senate Bill 472, which seeks to strengthen enforcement tools under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (commonly called the 3‑10 law), raise per‑day civil penalties and address a jurisdictional overlap with the streamside management zone (SMZ) rules.
Why it matters: Conservation districts administer 3‑10 permits and some testified that current penalties (originally $500/day in 1975) have not kept pace with inflation and that out‑of‑state owners sometimes ignore fines; proponents asked for higher civil liability for restoration and greater maximum…
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