2017 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 47 - Revenue and Taxation
RS 47:633.3 - Establishment of timber conversion factor
§633.3. Establishment of timber conversion factor
The Louisiana Forestry Commission and the Louisiana Tax Commission shall meet as provided for in R.S. 47:633(l) and (2) to determine the market value of trees, timber, and pulpwood and shall establish conversion tables to be used for converting board feet and cords to tons for the purpose of assessing the severance tax on those natural resources. The conversion factors used in establishing the conversion tables shall be reviewed annually by the Louisiana Forestry Commission and the Louisiana Tax Commission and revised when deemed necessary by both commissions. By December 31, 1992, a weight study shall have been completed to revise, if necessary, conversion tables in effect on that date, which are used for converting board feet and cords to tons for the purpose of assessing the severance tax on those natural resources.
Acts 1991, No. 629, §1.
