§ 113A-191. Definitions. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113A‑191. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases hereinafter used for the purposeof this Article are defined as follows:

(1)        "Primary forest product" shall include thoseproducts of the tree after it is severed from the stump and cut to its first roundwood product for further conversion. These products include but are notlimited to whole trees for chipping, whole tree logs, sawlogs, pulpwood, veneerbolts, and posts,  poles and piling.

(2)        "Processor" shall mean the individual, group, association,or corporation that procures primary forest products at their initial point ofconcentration for conversion to secondary products or for shipment to othersfor such conversion.

(3)        "Forest Development Fund" shall mean the specialfund established by the Forest Development Act of 1977.

(4)        For the purpose of this Article, the following are notconsidered "primary forest products":

a.         Christmas trees and associated greens;

b.         Material harvested from an individual's own land and used onsaid land for the construction of fences, buildings or other personal usedevelopments;

c.         Fuel wood harvested for personal use or use in individual homes. (1977, c. 573, s. 3.)