§ 535.5. — 535.5. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 530, Sec. 3.)

California § 535.5.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PRC: Public Resources Code - PRC
• Div. 1.: DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Department of Parks and Recreation
• Art. 2.: ARTICLE 2. State Park and Recreation Commission

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(a)
The commission shall evaluate and assess the department’s deferred maintenance obligations. After public notice and at a public hearing, following a presentation by the relevant district superintendent, it may consider the nature and extent, and establish the relative priority, of prospective deferred maintenance projects of the department.
(b)
The commission may provide advice to the Governor, the Legislature, and the department on policies, projects, and other matters pertaining to parks, recreation, and public access affecting the state park system.
(c)
The commission may conduct an
annual workshop or series of workshops to review the department’s annual operating budget and proposed capital improvement projects.
(d)
The commission may make recommendations to improve visitor services and visitor satisfaction in parks, assess the progress and challenges with regard to the protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources within the state park system, and enhance revenue opportunities across the state park system.
(e)
The commission may assist in promoting the state park system and parks and recreational facilities and programs.
(f)
The sum of one hundred twenty thousands dollars ($120,000) annually in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 fiscal years is hereby appropriated from the State Parks and Recreation Fund to the State Park
and Recreation Commission for the purpose of funding those activities authorized under this section.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 530, Sec. 3. (AB 1478) Effective September 25, 2012.