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§ 22-4-108. Sale or exchange of lands

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission is given authority to exchange any lands now belonging to the state for state park purposes for other lands that are suitable for such purposes and to sell any lands belonging to the state for state park purposes and invest the proceeds thereof in other lands suitable […]

§ 22-4-109. Acquisition of land for hiking trails

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to acquire, by purchase, gift, or devise, interest in real property less than fee interest, including, but not limited to, easements for the purpose of establishing trails for public hiking and for related purposes over lands contiguous to lands controlled by the department. (b) The […]

§ 22-4-110. Expenditures and contributions of counties, cities, or towns

(a) Any county, city, or town may expend money from any funds available to aid in the purchase of land within the county which, when purchased, shall become the property of the state to be cared for and administered as a part of the state parks system, but only if the State Parks, Recreation, and […]

§ 22-4-101. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Land” means upland; land under water; the water of any lake, pond, or stream; any and all incorporeal hereditaments; and every estate, interest, and right, either legal or equitable, in land or water, including terms for years, liens thereon by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise, and all claims […]

§ 22-4-103. State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission — Powers generally

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, in addition to the other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority: (1) (A) To acquire in the name of the state by purchase, lease, or agreement such land within the state as it may deem necessary or proper for the extension, development, or improvement […]

§ 22-4-105. Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism — Leasing powers

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, in addition to any other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority to lease state park lands to private companies and to authorize the lessees to construct, maintain, and operate overnight accommodation facilities, recreational facilities, and the other major facilities which the department may […]