Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5222, LOGGERS TARGETED INDUSTRY FUND REPORTING PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS, pt. 5222.3002 - ANNUAL REPORTING BY WOODMILL

Subpart 1. Content of report.

Each woodmill shall make an annual report, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 176.130, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), on a form prescribed by the commissioner, including the following:

A. name and address of woodmill;

B. federal and state employer identification numbers of woodmill;

C. reporting period dates;

D. total number of cords purchased or acquired in the preceding calendar year per species of wood;

E. supporting documentation or other information requested by the commissioner; and

F. payment of assessment as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 176.130, subdivision 4.

Subp. 2. Conversion formulas.

For purposes of reporting under subpart 1, item E, where the woodmill uses a measurement other than by cord, the following conversion formulas shall apply:

A. 4,500 pounds of cut logs or tree-length timber equals one cord;

B. 500 board feet of saw logs or bolts equals one cord; and

C. 6,000 pounds of whole tree chips equals one cord.

Subp. 3. Incomplete reports.

Reports not in compliance with this part will not be accepted for filing and do not satisfy reporting or payment requirements.

Subp. 4. Extensions.

Requests by woodmills for extension of the time for reporting and making payment will be granted within seven days of receipt by the commissioner, only in rare cases where:

A. the request is made in writing;

B. the request is received by the commissioner before the reporting due date;

C. the request is based on circumstances beyond the control of the woodmill; and

D. the commissioner determines the extension period is reasonable.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5222, LOGGERS TARGETED INDUSTRY FUND REPORTING PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS, pt. 5222.3002

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Statutory Authority: MS s 175.17; 176.83