Crown Lands (Forfeited Estates) Act 1698

XCV. Where Woodland assessed and no Distress had, Collectors, &c. may cut and sell Wood growing; except Timber Trees.

Buyers of such Wood may sell, &c. same, rendering Overplus to Owner.

Provided alwaies, and be it enacted, That where any Wood-Lands shall be assessed, and no Distresse can be had, that in such Case it shall and may be lawfull, to and for any Collector, Constable, Headborough, or Tythingman, by Warrant under the Hands and Seales of Three or more of the Commissioners of that Hundred or Division, att seasonable times of the Yeare, to cutt and sell to any Person or Persons, soe much of the Wood growing on the Wood-Lands soe assessed (Timber-Trees excepted) as will pay the Assessment or Assessments, soe behind and unpaid, and the Charge incident thereunto; And that it shall and may be lawfull for the Person or Persons, and his and their Assignes, to whom such Wood shall be sold, to fell, cutt downe, dispose and carry away the same to his owne Use, rendring the Overplus, if any be, to the Owner, Any Law to the contrary notwithstanding.