§1811. Management of wilderness or natural areas The bureau shall establish wilderness or natural areas, or both, from among lands classified as state parks and shall manage those areas primarily to preserve their natural character and features, and any use or development that threatens the character and features of those wilderness and natural areas is […]
§1812. Acquire interests in land; eminent domain; leases with the United States With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the director may acquire on behalf of the State land or any interests in land within this State, with or without improvements, by purchase, gift or eminent domain for purposes of holding and managing […]
§1813. Acquisition of railroad rights-of-way for open space or recreation corridors For the purpose of establishing, preserving or enhancing corridors for use for open space or recreation, the director may acquire with the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, by license, lease, purchase, gift or eminent domain, railroad rights-of-way upon which rail service is […]
§1814-A. Easements across rail trails To the extent permitted by the deed or other instrument of ownership, the director, with the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, may sell or otherwise convey a right of access by easement across a rail trail as provided in this section. For the purposes of this section, “rail […]
§1814. Convey land Consistent with section 598-A, the bureau may sell and convey lands under this subchapter and improvements on those lands. With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner and subject to the provisions of section 598-A, the bureau may convey interests in lands or lease the same. Any lease to the Federal […]
§1815. Transfer lands to another agency; receive lands from another agency Consistent with section 598‑A, the bureau may transfer the responsibility for the management of lands under this subchapter to any other state agency upon conditions and for periods the bureau specifies when such a transfer is pursuant to a management plan and the transfer […]
§1816. Grant licenses and permits Consistent with section 598-A, with the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau, by revocable license or agreement, may grant to any person, firm or corporation exclusive rights and privileges to the use and enjoyment of portions of lands acquired or managed under this subchapter. Any license or […]
§1817. Report The bureau shall study and ascertain as nearly as possible and report to the Governor from time to time: [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] 1. Outdoor recreation status. The State’s actual and potential outdoor recreation […]
§1818. Develop facilities The bureau may furnish accommodations and render services to the public at state parks, historic sites and parks under state control. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). […]
§1819-A. Day use passes for certain veterans Notwithstanding section 1819, the commissioner shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the issuance of a free day use pass to state parks and historic sites to each veteran determined by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency […]
§1819-B. Day use passes for active military personnel Notwithstanding section 1819, the commissioner shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the issuance of a free day use pass to state parks and historic sites to each active duty military member determined by the Department of […]
§1819. Charge user fees With the consent of the Governor and the commissioner, the bureau may charge reasonable fees for services, accommodations and use. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] Unless otherwise provided by law, and after payment […]
§1820. Fee sharing Seven percent of all day use and camping fees derived from any lands classified by the director as parks or historic sites under jurisdiction of the bureau must be apportioned and paid to the municipalities having those lands within their boundaries. In determining the payment to each municipality, the bureau shall assign […]
§1821. Exercise police supervision (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 604, §7 (RP).
§1822. Cooperate with federal agencies The bureau may cooperate with federal agencies in the planning, development, maintenance and use of recreation areas. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). PL 2011, […]
§1823. Assist county and municipal agencies The bureau may assist state, county and municipal agencies in studying and planning for their recreation areas and programs. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 678, §13 […]
§1824. Accept and receive federal funds The bureau may accept and receive funds from the Federal Government for all purposes relating to parks, recreation trails, recreation areas and property included in the National Register of Historic Places as defined in 16 United States Code, Section 470 a. (a)(1)(P. L. 89-665). The Treasurer of State is […]
§1825. Administer certain funds The bureau shall administer funds relating to state parks and historic sites, municipal recreation and recreation management on lands classified as state parks or historic sites pursuant to this chapter. These funds include but are not limited to the following: [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, […]
§1826. Forest management The bureau shall manage forested areas within state parks and historic sites to preserve to the maximum practicable extent their natural, recreational and scenic qualities. The director may authorize wood harvesting on state park and historic site lands when the wood is to be used at state parks and historic sites, when […]
§1827. Establish state park campsite reservation system The bureau shall establish and maintain a state park reservation system as provided in this section. The system must be administered by the bureau. [PL 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).] 1. […]
