Timber mills; prohibit from discriminating against land owners based solely on future use.

SB 2009 prohibits Mississippi timber mills receiving state funding from refusing to purchase timber solely based on a landowner's future land use plans (e.g., converting to pasture). It also bans timber purchasers from requiring landowners to sign contracts that dictate future land use, such as mandatory replanting or restrictions on pasture. If a mill declines business without a specific reason other than future use, it faces a $5,000 fine. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and unenforceable contract terms are voided while other contract parts remain valid.