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Section 203 - Powers and duties of division.

UT Code § 79-4-203 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) As used in this section, "real property" includes land under water, upland, and all other property commonly or legally defined as real property.

(2) The Division of Wildlife Resources shall retain the power and jurisdiction conferred upon it by law within state parks and on property controlled by the Division of Parks and Recreation with reference to fish and game.

(3) The division shall permit multiple use of state parks and property controlled by it for purposes such as grazing, fishing, hunting, camping, mining, and the development and utilization of water and other natural resources.

(4) (a) The division may acquire real and personal property in the name of the state by all legal and proper means, including purchase, gift, devise, eminent domain, lease, exchange, or otherwise, subject to the approval of the executive director and the governor. (b) In acquiring any real or personal property, the credit of the state may not be pledged without the consent of the Legislature.

(a) The division may acquire real and personal property in the name of the state by all legal and proper means, including purchase, gift, devise, eminent domain, lease, exchange, or otherwise, subject to the approval of the executive director and the governor.

(b) In acquiring any real or personal property, the credit of the state may not be pledged without the consent of the Legislature.

(5) (a) Before acquiring any real property, the division shall notify the county legislative body of the county where the property is situated of its intention to acquire the property. (b) If the county legislative body requests a hearing within 10 days of receipt of the notice, the division shall hold a public hearing in the county concerning the matter.

(a) Before acquiring any real property, the division shall notify the county legislative body of the county where the property is situated of its intention to acquire the property.

(b) If the county legislative body requests a hearing within 10 days of receipt of the notice, the division shall hold a public hearing in the county concerning the matter.

(6) Acceptance of gifts or devises of land or other property is at the discretion of the division, subject to the approval of the executive director and the governor.

(7) The division shall acquire property by eminent domain in the manner authorized by Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 5, Eminent Domain.

(8) (a) The division may make charges for special services and use of facilities, the income from which is available for park and recreation purposes. (b) The division may conduct and operate those services necessary for the comfort and convenience of the public.

(a) The division may make charges for special services and use of facilities, the income from which is available for park and recreation purposes.

(b) The division may conduct and operate those services necessary for the comfort and convenience of the public.

(9) (a) The division may lease or rent concessions of all lawful kinds and nature in state parks and property to persons, partnerships, and corporations for a valuable consideration upon the recommendation of the board. (b) The division shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, in selecting concessionaires.

(a) The division may lease or rent concessions of all lawful kinds and nature in state parks and property to persons, partnerships, and corporations for a valuable consideration upon the recommendation of the board.

(b) The division shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, in selecting concessionaires.

(10) The division shall proceed without delay to negotiate with the federal government concerning the Weber Basin and other recreation and reclamation projects.

(11) The division shall receive and distribute voluntary contributions collected under Section 41-1a-422 in accordance with Section 79-4-404.

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Section 203 - Powers and duties of division.