§ 160A-350 – Short title.

160A-350. Short title. This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Recreation Enabling Law." (1945, c. 1052; 1971, c. 698, s. 1.)

§ 160A-351 – Declaration of State policy.

160A-351. Declaration of State policy. The lack of adequate recreational programs and facilities is a menace to the morals, happiness, and welfare of the people of this State. Making available recreational opportunities for citizens of all ages is a subject of general interest and concern, and a function requiring appropriate action by both State and […]

§ 160A-352 – Recreation defined.

160A-352. Recreation defined. "Recreation" means activities that are diversionary in character and aid in promoting entertainment, pleasure, relaxation, instruction, and other physical, mental, and cultural development and leisure time experiences. (1945, c. 1052; 1971, c. 698, s. 1.)

§ 160A-353 – Powers.

160A-353. Powers. In addition to any other powers it may possess to provide for the general welfare of its citizens, each county and city in this State shall have authority to: (1) Establish and conduct a system of supervised recreation; (2) Set apart lands and buildings for parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, and other recreational programs […]

§ 160A-354 – Administration of parks and recreation programs.

160A-354. Administration of parks and recreation programs. A city or county may operate a parks and recreation system as a line department, or it may create a parks and recreation commission and vest in it authority to operate the parks and recreation system. (1945, c. 1052; 1971, c. 698, s. 1.)

§ 160A-355 – Joint parks and recreation systems.

160A-355. Joint parks and recreation systems. Any two or more units of local government may cooperate in establishing parks and recreation systems as authorized in Article 20, Part 1, of this Chapter. (1945, c. 1052; 1967, c. 1228; 1971, c. 698, s. 1.)

§ 160A-356 – Financing parks and recreation.

160A-356. Financing parks and recreation. Each county and city is authorized to expend for its parks and recreation system any of its revenues not otherwise limited as to use by law. (1945, c. 1052; 1971, c. 698, s. 1; 1975, c. 664, s. 12.)