§ 15-47-101. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program”.

§ 15-47-102. Findings

The General Assembly finds: (1) The control, management, restoration, conservation, and regulation of birds, fish, game, and wildlife resources of the State of Arkansas, including hatcheries, sanctuaries, refuges, and reservations, is vested in the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; (2) The commission seeks opportunities to expand the benefit of its expertise and resources for […]

§ 15-47-103. Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program

(a) There is created a program to be known as the “Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program”. (b) The program shall be developed, implemented, and administered by the Rural Services Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission with the assistance of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (c) The purpose of the program is to: […]

§ 15-47-104. Funding

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission voluntarily agrees to make available an amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, for the Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program for the development of wildlife recreation facilities under this subchapter from […]

§ 15-47-105. Reporting

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission and the Department of Rural Services shall report the status of the Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program biannually to the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (b) The report shall evaluate whether or not the program has been successful in creating new wildlife recreation […]