§ 461A.3 — Duties as to parks

Iowa § 461A.3

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XI: NATURAL RESOURCES
• Ch. 461A: PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS

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1. It shall be the duty of the commission to establish, maintain, improve, and beautify
public parks and preserves upon the shores of lakes, streams, or other waters, or at other
places within the state which have become historical or which are of scientific interest,
or which by reason of their natural scenic beauty or location are adapted therefor. The
commission shall have the power to maintain, improve, or beautify state-owned bodies of
water, and to provide proper public access to those waters. The commission shall have the
power to provide and operate facilities for the proper public use of the areas above described.
2. The commission shall open all roads which pass through the Ledges State Park from
September 15 through November 1 of each year.
3. The department shall research and develop recommendations to increase the
accessibility of people with disabilities in state parks and public recreation. The department
shall provide public information on the department’s internet site and in brochures about
opportunities for people with disabilities in state parks and public recreation.

Legislative History

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1799; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.3]