77-1-701. Definitions. When used in this part, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Ownership record” means the original deed, abstract, and any other instrument signifying state ownership or other interest in real property. (2) ”State agency” means any board, bureau, department, commission, or officer of the state. (3) ”State land” means […]
77-1-702. Transfer of records. The secretary of state shall transfer all ownership records on file in the secretary of state’s office to the department. The department shall transfer the records of land held or administered by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way and maintenance to the department of transportation and any remaining ownership records, other […]
77-1-703. Filing of ownership records. Except as provided in 77-1-706, state agencies shall file with the department ownership records of state lands held by the agency. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 467, L. 1987.
77-1-704. Department to maintain repository. The department shall provide a secure yet accessible repository for the ownership records of state land. History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 467, L. 1987.
77-1-705. Index and verification of ownership records. (1) The department shall establish and maintain a filing system and index of the following information on state land: (a) legal description of the land; (b) when the land was acquired or disposed of; (c) name of the state agency administering or disposing of the land; and (d) name of the grantor or […]
77-1-706. Treatment of highway lands. The department of transportation is not required to file with the department records of land used for highway rights-of-way and maintenance but is required to file with the department ownership records of state land held for administrative purposes. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 467, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. […]
77-1-707. Rules. The department may adopt rules for implementing and administering this part concerning transfer and filing of ownership records. History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 467, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 317, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
