Log Branding. Unless prevented by the size or condition of the wood and approved in writing by STATE, at least one end of every log removed from the timber sale area shall be both clearly hammer branded and painted with a minimum 2-inch diameter spot of orange paint. STATE may issue PURCHASER one or more branding hammers registered to STATE. PURCHASER shall use only those brands issued by STATE for use on timber sold under this contract. Only those brands issued by STATE for use on timber sold under this contract shall be allowed on the areas of operations at any time. In addition, PURCHASER shall brand and paint all logs left singly or in decks along rights-of-way, and shall brand and paint one end of all logs yarded and left on landings after termination of operations each day. PURCHASER shall make every effort to remove logs from roads or landings within a reasonable period of time, and agrees to notify STATE in advance of intention to leave logs decked along roads or on landings for more than 96 hours. STATE may scale such decked logs, and PURCHASER shall be responsible for the costs of such scaling and for any loss due to theft or deterioration. If a brand registered to STATE is issued, PURCHASER agrees to sign a receipt for those branding hammers and to return them in good condition within 14 calendar days of completion of log hauling. PURCHASER shall pay a fee of $50 to STATE for each branding hammer returned to STATE in damaged and unusable condition, or $100 for each branding hammer not returned within the time specified by STATE. If properly marked timber is subdivided into smaller pieces for any other purpose than immediate processing, each piece shall be branded with a STATE brand specifically used for this purpose, signifying the logs are State timber and ineligible for export. Branding hammers used for this purpose may be obtained from STATE upon request, at cost.
Log Branding. The PURCHASER as required by the Timber Sale Officer shall identify all timber by making a xxxx with a brand provided by the STATE in a conspicuous place on the end of each log or piece of timber prior to removal from the sale area. Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the Sale Officer regarding any changes in the brand or branding procedure.
Log Branding. This contract is subject to the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990, as amended (16 USC 620, et seq.). The Purchaser must comply with log branding and accounting rules in Attachment E.
