§ 11-23-102. Appropriation or Bond Issue — Public Notice
The governing body of the county, municipality or other political subdivision of the state may appropriate money or issue bonds pursuant to title 9, chapter 21, for the purchase of lands for the purposes herein provided, to establish forest plantations or for the care and management of forests. Such governing body may undertake such work […]
§ 11-23-103. Rules and Provisions for Administration and Maintenance
Upon the acquisition of any forests or of lands suitable for such under this chapter, the governing body shall notify the state forester who shall make such rules for the government and proper administration of the same as may be necessary. The governing body shall thereupon publish such rules, declare the uses of the forest […]
§ 11-23-104. Operation and Maintenance for Benefit of Inhabitants
Such governing body has the full power and authority to acquire, maintain, manage and operate such forest for the benefit of the inhabitants of the county, municipality or other political subdivision under such technical supervision as the state forester may prescribe and in accordance with § 11-23-103.
§ 11-23-105. Net Income Paid Into General Fund
The net income from such lands shall be paid into the general fund of such county, municipality or political subdivision and shall be used only upon order of its governing body.
§ 11-23-101. Counties, Municipalities or Other Political Subdivisions Authorized to Acquire Lands for Forestry Purposes
Counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions of the state are authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or otherwise lands within the boundaries of the state and to use the same for forestry purposes.