Section 454 - Agreement with purchaser Before the department shall sell any trees or shrubs or vines to any person, partnership, or corporation, it shall require such person, partnership, or corporation to enter into an agreement or contract with the department, in which such person, partnership, or corporation shall agree:
(a) That all forest tree seedlings and transplants so purchased shall be planted in Pennsylvania for watershed protection or for wood products; or that all shrubs or vines so purchased shall be planted in Pennsylvania for soil erosion control, reclamation of areas affected by open pit mining, and for wildlife food and cover; (b) That the trees, shrubs or vines with roots attached will not be sold by the purchaser for removal from the land; (c) That a report on the planting will be furnished by the planter when requested by the department; (d) That the planted area will be protected as far as possible from fire, grazing, and trespassing; (e) That if such trees, shrubs or vines are sold or offered for sale for ornamental purposes, the person, partnership, or corporation shall become liable to the Commonwealth for the payment of a penalty equal to three times the sale value of the trees, shrubs or vines sold; and (f) Such other conditions and stipulations as the Department of Forests and Waters may require.1927, May 5, P.L. 817, § 2. Amended 1947, June 21, P.L. 777, § 1.