This bill authorizes the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to lease state lands for recreational purposes and to sell permits for the recreational use of these leased lands. It includes provisions for the management and development of these lands, allowing the department to enter into leasing agreements and to manage concessions on the leased state lands. The bill also outlines the disposition of funds generated from permit sales, ensuring that these funds are accounted for separately and can be used for leasing costs and management expenses related to the recreational use of the lands.

Key amendments include the addition of language that clarifies the department's authority to lease state lands for recreational purposes and to manage the associated funds. The bill specifies that funds from permit sales and other revenues must be deposited into a designated account and can be used for capital projects, maintenance, and operational costs, with certain restrictions on expenditures. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, with immediate provisions for rulemaking and implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-4-103, 36-4-104, 36-4-107, 36-4-110, 36-4-121, 36-5-115