S. 1906 · 112th Congress
Cabin Fee Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jon Tester
- Introduced
- 2011-11-18
- Latest action
- 2012-03-22 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-642.
Summary
Cabin Fee Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set an annual fee for, and requires the payment of such fee to the United States by, an authorized owner of a privately built and owned recreational cabin located on National Forest System land.
Reduces such fee to $100 annually if access to a cabin is significantly impaired, either by natural causes or governmental actions, such that the cabin is rendered unsafe or unable to be occupied.
Requires payment of a transfer fee to the United States upon the transfer of a cabin between private parties for consideration.