The Division of State Parks shall, subject to the policies and rules of the Commission:

1. Conserve, preserve, plan, supervise, construct, enlarge, reduce, improve, maintain, equip and operate parkland and public recreation facilities including, but not limited to, lodges, cabins, camping sites, scenic trails, picnic sites, golf courses, boating, and swimming facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the Commission. All facilities in state parks shall be reasonably necessary and useful in promoting the public use of state parks and shall be in accord with the resource management plan for the respective park;

2. Supervise the management and use of state properties and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission, with an emphasis on conserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural, ecological, historic, cultural, and other resources contained in each park and to provide for the public enjoyment of and access to these resources in a manner which will protect them for future generations;

3. Formulate, establish, maintain, and periodically review with public participation a resource management plan for each state park. The resource management plan, upon approval by the Commission, shall be considered a guide for the development, utilization, protection, and management of the state park and its natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources;

4. Authorize those employees in the Park Manager job family classification series, as established by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, to maintain administrative control over all facilities, programs, operations, services, and employees in the park to which they are assigned; and

5. Enforce the rules and policies governing the use of and conduct of patrons in all recreational facilities and properties of the Commission. The Commission may adopt rules to lease concessions in any state-owned facility if the Commission deems it feasible.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 989.