The Committee on Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs proposes the following amendment (LC-3629.PH0001H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 48-23-120 and inserting:

 Section 48-23-120. The State Commission of Forestry may acquire, by purchase, gift or otherwise, timberland and submarginal agricultural lands and cut over forest lands in this State at an average price not to exceed five dollars per acre and in no event above ten dollars per acrethe current appraised value and use such lands for timber production, demonstration in forestry practice, erosion and flood prevention, game sanctuaries, public shooting grounds and places of general recreation.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.