Section 32-4-14. – Authority of director.
§ 32-4-14. Authority of director. The director is authorized to do all things necessary, useful, or convenient to carry out his or her duties under this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Obtaining engineering, inspection, legal, financial, geological, hydrological, and other professional services, estimates, and advice; (2) Entering on any lands for the purpose […]
Section 32-4-15. – Allocation of appropriations — Acquisition and development fund.
§ 32-4-15. Allocation of appropriations — Acquisition and development fund. (a) Unless otherwise provided, money appropriated for use in executing the provisions of this chapter shall be allocated as follows: (1) With respect to acquisition of lands by the state hereunder, two-thirds (⅔) thereof; and (2) With respect to state grants under this chapter to […]
Section 32-5-1. – Preservation.
§ 32-5-1. Preservation. All recognized bridle and hiking trails situated upon state property as of June 4, 1971 shall remain in existence unless and until closed pursuant to the provisions of § 32-5-2. All of those trails shall be reasonably accessible to any horserider or hiker during the daylight hours. History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. […]
Section 32-5-2. – Closing.
§ 32-5-2. Closing. No bridle or hiking trail shall be closed except by the director of environmental management and only after the director, after a public hearing of which due and proper notice is given, shall have found as a fact that the trail is not used at all and that there is no prospect […]
Section 32-6-1. – Purpose of chapter.
§ 32-6-1. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage owners of land to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting their liability to persons entering thereon for those purposes. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 375, § 1.
Section 32-6-2. – Definitions.
§ 32-6-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Charge” means the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land; (2) “Land” means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty; (3) “Owner” means the […]
Section 32-6-3. – Liability of landowner.
§ 32-6-3. Liability of landowner. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 32-6-5, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use that property for recreational purposes does not thereby: (1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; (2) Confer […]
Section 32-6-4. – Land leased to state.
§ 32-6-4. Land leased to state. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of § 32-6-3 and this section shall be deemed applicable to the duties and liability of an owner of land leased to the state or any subdivision or agency thereof or land that the state or any subdivision or agency thereof possesses […]
Section 32-4-11. – Percentage of state grants.
§ 32-4-11. Percentage of state grants. Grants under this chapter shall be made by the director. In the case of a single, local unit, the grant shall be in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the nonfederal share of the cost of the lands, and in the case of two (2) or more […]
Section 32-4-2. – Legislative declaration.
§ 32-4-2. Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Providing land for public recreation and the conservation of natural resources promotes the public health, prosperity, and general welfare and is a proper responsibility of government; (2) The lands now provided for those purposes will not be adequate to meet the needs […]