Senate amendment makes the following changes to 3rd edition.
Amends GS 136-18.7 to add that the fee for certain selective vegetation removal permits may be used for the costs of administering the permit process and for highway beautification planting. Amends GS 136-133, clarifying that the fee for outdoor advertising structures must not exceed a $150 initial fee and a $60 annual renewal fee (was, $90 annual renewal fee). Deletes requirement that $30 of each fee be used for highway beautification projects. Amends proposed GS 136-133.1(e) to specify that the complete removal of any trees, except for native dogwoods and native redbuds, and all other vegetation will be permitted in the specified cut and removal zone if the applicant submits a plan for beautification and replanting at the relevant site. Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop rules for compensatory replanting, as indicated. Provides additional details on replanting. Specifies that the $400 fee for a selective vegetation permit imposed under GS 136-18.7 is nonrecurring for sites at which the applicant implements an approved replanting plan. Amends proposed GS 136-133.5(c), requiring the DOT to reveal substantial, material evidence (was, some evidence) that the unlawful destruction or illegal cutting would create, increase, or improve a view to a proposed outdoor advertising sign from the main traveled way of the nearest controlled route before denying a permit. Adds a section to make conforming changes to GS 136-127. Directs DOT to adopt temporary rules to administer the act, effective when the act becomes law. Makes other clarifying and conforming changes.