HB1019: Dead and dying trees.

Legislative Summary

Dead and dying trees. Defines "dead or dying tree". Renames a county weed control board as the weed and tree control board (board). Requires the board to remove dead or dying trees located on property owned, leased, or controlled by a county, municipality, or township (unit) under certain conditions. Provides that the board may pay the costs of dead or dying tree removal. Provides immunity to a unit for failing to remove a dead or dying tree that falls on a roadway controlled by the unit.