37-311. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Conservation" means protection of the natural assets of state trust lands for the long-term benefit of the land, the trust beneficiaries, lessees, the public and the unique resources that each area contains, such as open space, scenic beauty, protected plants, wildlife, archaeology and […]
37-312. Nominating and classifying trust land as suitable for conservation purposes A. On the commissioner’s initiative, on petition as provided by subsection C of this section or as provided by section 37-332, the commissioner may nominate certain trust lands as being under consideration for classification as trust lands suitable for conservation purposes. The commissioner shall […]
37-312.01. Access to and use and enjoyment of private lands Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the reclassification of trust lands as suitable for conservation purposes shall not restrict or unreasonably limit access to or use or enjoyment of private lands. Any lease or sale of land pursuant to this article shall include a […]
37-313. Conservation lease of trust lands suitable for conservation; definition A. The commissioner may sell leases of trust land for conservation purposes to a qualifying lessee when it is in the best interest of the trust. The conservation lease may authorize the lessee to protect the conservation and open space value of the land in […]
37-314. Conveyance of title to trust lands suitable for conservation purposes A. The commissioner may sell or otherwise transfer title to trust lands suitable for conservation purposes when it is in the best interest of the trust. B. A sale of trust land under this section shall be: 1. At public auction. 2. Based on […]
37-315. Withdrawing trust lands suitable for conservation purposes by department without lease or sale A. Notwithstanding any other law, when it is in the best interest of the trust, the commissioner may withdraw trust land suitable for conservation purposes from lease or sale for development purposes to allow qualifying lessees or buyers to complete the […]
37-317. Subordination to constitution and enabling act This article shall not be construed to replace or supersede the responsibilities and obligations of the state land department and the state land commissioner under article X, Constitution of Arizona, and section 28 of the enabling act of June 20, 1910.
