77-5-401. Title — purpose
77-5-401. Title — purpose. This part may be cited as the “Community and Urban Forestry Act”. The purpose of the act is to: (1) encourage the planting, maintenance, and management of trees in municipalities and counties; (2) maximize the potential of trees and vegetative cover in improving the quality of the environment; (3) encourage the coordination of state and […]
77-5-402. Definitions
77-5-402. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Community and urban forestry” means the planning, establishment, protection, care, and management of trees and associated plants individually, in small groups, or under forest conditions within municipalities and counties. (2) ”Department” means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for in 2-15-3301. (3) ”Local government” means […]
77-5-403. Authority — rulemaking
77-5-403. Authority — rulemaking. (1) The department may establish and maintain a program in community and urban forestry to accomplish the purpose set forth in 77-5-401. The department may assist local governments in establishing and maintaining community and urban forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and improved tree management and care. (2) The […]
77-5-404. Special revenue account — donations
77-5-404. Special revenue account — donations. (1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund. The department shall deposit in the account money received from gifts, grants, bequests, or endowments from public or private sources, and the funds must be used to carry out the provisions of this part. The money in the account […]