§ 11-12-201. Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Jogging Act of 1980.”

§ 11-12-202. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health, who shall administer this part; “Jogging trail” means any trail at least one (1) mile in length; and “State land” includes any land owned, operated, or under the control or supervision of any department or agency of the state.

§ 11-12-203. Survey of Land Available for Jogging Trails

Each agency of state government shall forward to the commissioner a survey of any state land under its control or supervision. The survey shall contain the following information: The location of any tract or parcel of land sufficient in size to contain a jogging trail; A statement of the suitability of the land for use […]

§ 11-12-204. Citizens’ Recommendations for Possible Jogging Trails

Any citizens’ group or organization interested in running or jogging may recommend to the commissioner the use of any state land for designation as a jogging trail. Upon the recommendation of any citizens’ group or organization to designate any existing highway as a jogging trail, the department of transportation, upon notice from the commissioner, shall […]

§ 11-12-205. Designation of Jogging Trails

The commissioner shall review the land surveys prepared by each department or agency, together with the recommendations of any interested citizens group, and shall designate such lands as the commissioner deems suitable as a jogging trail. In designating lands as jogging trails, the commissioner shall consider such factors as accessibility, local interest, safety, and the […]

§ 11-12-206. Posting of Jogging Trails — Maintenance

All lands designated by the commissioner for use as jogging trails shall be posted as such and shall be open to the public for jogging or running at all times unless the commissioner, in cooperation with the department or agency, shall exclude certain periods because of safety reasons. The posting of designated jogging trails and […]

§ 11-12-207. Removal of Designation

Any department or agency may appeal to the governor to remove any state land under its control or supervision from the designation as a jogging trail.

§ 11-12-208. Funding

Any expenditures required under this part shall be from departmental appropriations made in the general appropriations act.