Section R. 299.2605 - Criteria to determine compliance with actRule 5. Land listed as commercial forest must comply fully with the requirements of the act and all of the following provisions:
(a) The owner of forest land listed under the act shall manage that land consistent with the purposes expressed in sections 51101, 51103, and 51113 of the act, MCL 324.51101, 324.51103, and 324.51113, and according to the owner's forest management plan.(b) Except as provided in section 51113 of the act, MCL 324.51113, listed land must not be used or obligated for any commercial purpose other than production of forest products and must not be managed in a manner detrimental to the growth and development of those products.(c) Noncommercial uses compatible with good forest management and full productivity of listed land are allowed.(d) An easement may be granted across listed land if the effect on the productivity of the listed land is minimal. The owner shall submit a copy of the prospective easement across listed land to the department for review at least 30 days before entering into such an agreement.(e) Buildings or improvements must not be allowed on listed land, except as specified in R 299.2604(7).(f) An owner shall submit to the department, upon request, a description of public access to specific parcel descriptions of listed land for the purpose of hunting and fishing. The description must be in a format that meets the recording requirements of the county register of deeds.(g) Before entering into a conservation easement or making any other restrictive commitment on listed land, the owner shall submit a copy of the conservation easement or restrictive document to the department not less than 30 days before signing such an agreement. If these documents contain provisions contrary to the act or these rules, the owner shall either not enter into the agreement or withdraw the land pursuant to section 51108 of the act, MCL 324.51108.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2605
1979 AC; 1987 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2023 MR 21, Eff. 11/6/2023