§ 36-4-110 — Power to lease or rent concessions

(a) The department, in consultation with the commission,
is empowered to lease, enter into contracts and assess fees for
concessions, cabin sites, boat clubs, and other services of all
lawful kinds and nature on state outdoor recreation areas or
facilities to persons, partnerships, and corporations for a
valuable consideration upon terms and conditions as the
department deems fit and proper. Funds received by the
department pursuant to this section shall be deposited and
expended in accordance with W.S. 36-4-121(h).
(b) The department, with the advice of the commission,
shall promulgate rules that shall apply to any for profit
business concession with a five (5) year or greater contract or
lease term to promote the uniform and effective administration
of state outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Rules adopted
under this subsection shall specify:
(i) Uniform procedures for bidding, entering into
leases or contracts and assessing fees under this section,
consistent with W.S. 9-2-3204(b)(iv), and making any forms
available in electronic format on the department website;
(ii) Uniform guidelines for bonding and other
obligations of service providers;
(iii) Uniform contract and lease guidelines,
including ranges within which to negotiate contract or lease
terms including the duration of contracts and leases; and
(iv) Any additional and prudent site-specific
conditions and requirements.