§ 63L-8-311 — Implementation provisions.

(1) (1)(a) The director may conduct investigations, studies, and experiments involving the management, protection, development, acquisition, and transfer of public land.
(1)(b) The director may work with other departments, agencies, or political subdivisions in conducting an investigation, study, or experiment, as described in Subsection (1)(a).
(1)(c) (1)(c)(i) Where an investigation, study, or experiment described in Subsection (1)(a) finds that the transfer of a tract of public land in excess of 200 acres would promote economic land management or serve an important public interest, including the expansion of communities and economic development, the director shall recommend the transfer to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee and include the basis for the recommendation.
(1)(c)(ii) No transfer of a tract of public land in excess of 200 acres may be authorized until approved by the Legislature and the governor.
(2) The director may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements involving the management, protection, and development of public land.
(3) (3)(a) The director may accept voluntary contributions or donations of money, services, and real or personal property for:
(3)(a)(i) the management, protection, and development of public land, including the acquisition of rights-of-way;
(3)(a)(ii) any purpose described in Sections 63L-8-307, 63L-8-308, 63L-8-309, and 63L-8-310; or
(3)(a)(iii) cadastral surveying performed on public land and intermingled land.
(3)(b) The director shall deposit any money donated or contributed under this section in the account designated by the donor or, if not specified, in the Public Land Management Fund created in Section 63L-8-308.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 317, 2016 General Session