49-0203 – State Land Acquisition Policy.
§ 49-0203. State land acquisition policy. 1. The purpose of the land acquisition program of the department and the office is to provide for the conservation, protection, and preservation of open space, natural, historic and cultural resources and the enhancement of recreational opportunities. 2. The department and the office shall first consider in each acquisition […]
49-0205 – Comprehensive Inventory of Lands Having Statewide or Regional Significance.
§ 49-0205. Comprehensive inventory of lands having statewide or regional significance. 1. In order to help provide a basis for a strategy for the preservation of land resources in the state and the preparation of the state land acquisition plan, the department and the office shall prepare a comprehensive inventory of protected and unprotected resources […]
49-0207 – State Land Acquisition Plan.
* § 49-0207. State land acquisition plan. 1. The department and the office shall prepare a state land acquisition plan to guide selection of projects for state acquisition taking into account regional advisory committee priorities and the department’s and office’s assessment of need for land acquisition projects. Such plan shall also take into account the […]
49-0209 – Regional Advisory Committees.
§ 49-0209. Regional advisory committees. 1. There are hereby established regional advisory committees in each of the department’s regions to provide the department and office with advice and recommendations from the public on the implementation of the land acquisition programs of the department and office and in order to provide the public with information regarding […]
49-0301 – Declaration of Policy and Statement of Purpose.
§ 49-0301. Declaration of policy and statement of purpose. The legislature hereby finds and declares that in order to implement the state policy of conserving, preserving and protecting its environmental assets and natural and man-made resources, the preservation of open spaces, the preservation, development and improvement of agricultural and forest lands, the preservation of areas […]
49-0111 – Grants or Gifts.
§ 49-0111. Grants or gifts. The department, with the approval of the Governor, may accept as agent of the state any gift, devise or bequest, whether conditional or unconditional (notwithstanding the provisions of section 11 of the State Finance Law), and including federal grants, for any of the purposes of this article. Any moneys so […]
49-0101 – Legislative Findings.
§ 49-0101. Legislative findings. The legislature hereby finds and declares that: The state enjoys an abundance of natural and man-made beauty which greatly enriches the lives of the people of this state. The preservation, enhancement and promotion of this beauty will contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the people who live and work in the […]
49-0103 – General Functions, Powers and Duties of the Department.
§ 49-0103. General functions, powers and duties of the department. The department shall have the power and it shall be its duty to: 1. Develop, after consultation with local governments and interested persons, groups and institutions, policies and programs to preserve and enhance the natural and man-made beauty of the state, and encourage, facilitate and […]
49-0105 – Functions, Powers and Duties of Other Departments and Agencies.
§ 49-0105. Functions, powers and duties of other departments and agencies. Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to derogate or detract in any way from the functions, powers and duties prescribed by law of any other department or agency of the state nor to interrupt or preclude the direct relationships of any such […]
49-0107 – Assistance of Other Agencies.
§ 49-0107. Assistance of other agencies. To effectuate the purposes of this article, the department may request and receive from any other department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof or any public authority such assistance, information and data as will enable the department properly to carry […]