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NE Code § 37-329 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-329 - State park system; real estate; acquisition; eminent domain; consent of Legislature.

37-329.  State park system; real estate; acquisition; eminent domain; consent of Legislature.With the consent of the Legislature, the commission is authorized and empowered to acquire, in the name of the State of Nebraska, real estate in this state of scenic, historic, recreational, or fish and wildlife management value or unique natural areas, or access thereto, by the use of eminent domain, as provided by sections 76-704 to 76-724.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 6, p. 1466;   Laws 1963, c. 515, § 1, p. 1631;   Laws 1965, c. 551, § 1, p. 1800;   Laws 1967, c. 587, § 1, p. 1985;   Laws 1971, LB 724, § 1;   Laws 1974, LB 794, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.26;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 87.  Annotations Section not unconstitutional as being a special or local law; title of bill amending this section not unconstitutional for failing to include restrictions on disposition of property so acquired; section contains adequate constitutional standards for use of eminent domain. Duerfeldt v. State, 184 Neb. 242, 166 N.W.2d 737 (1969).
NE Code § 37-330 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-330 - Commission; grant easements.

37-330.  Commission; grant easements.The commission may grant easements across real estate under its control for purposes that are in the public interest and do not negate the primary purpose for which the real estate is owned or controlled by the commission.Source  Laws 1998, LB 922, § 88.
NE Code § 37-331 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-331 - Commission; land; exchange; when.

37-331.  Commission; land; exchange; when.The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to exchange land owned by the commission for other lands when the acquisition of the other lands involved in the exchange would, in the opinion of the commission, provide greater utility or value to the commission and materially aid in the promulgation of the basic duties and purposes of the commission. Any such exchange shall be made on the basis of dollar-for-dollar appraised valuation.Source   Laws 1959, c. 435, § 1, p. 1463;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-805.02;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 89.
NE Code § 37-332 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-332 - Acquisition of real estate by commission; bordering on lakes or artificial reservoirs; purpose.

37-332.  Acquisition of real estate by commission; bordering on lakes or artificial reservoirs; purpose.The commission is authorized and empowered to acquire by gift, devise, or purchase real estate bordering on the shore of any lake or artificial reservoir constructed for the storage of water, for the purpose of developing public recreation areas and promoting the conservation of natural resources.Source   Laws 1947, c. 141, § 1, p. 386;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-424;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 90.
NE Code § 37-333 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-333 - Meandered lakes; beds; dedication to public use; commission authorized to improve; jurisdiction.

37-333.  Meandered lakes; beds; dedication to public use; commission authorized to improve; jurisdiction.Meandered lakes, the shore lines of which were meandered by government survey, and the beds thereof, are declared to be the property of the state for the benefit of the public, and the revenue therefrom and resources therein shall be subject to the Game Law and the rules and regulations of the commission relative thereto. The commission shall have authority to improve meandered lakes and to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to make proper use of the same. Nothing in this section shall be construed as claiming title in the State of Nebraska to any lake or stream or that portion of a lake or stream located upon lands to which patents have been issued by the United States to private individuals or persons.Source   Laws 1929, c. 112, IV, § 11, p. 425;   C.S.1929, § 37-411;   R.S.1943, § 37-411;   Laws 1989, LB 34, § 24;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-411;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 91.
NE Code § 37-334 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-334 - Commission; participation with other public entities; wildlife habitats; expenditures authorized.

37-334.  Commission; participation with other public entities; wildlife habitats; expenditures authorized.The commission may participate with the natural resources districts and other public agencies, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or the Joint Public Agency Act, for the acquisition on a willing-seller willing-buyer basis only, leasing, taking of easements, development, management, and enhancement of wildlife habitats. The commission may expend, transfer, or reimburse participants with money received from the sale of hunting and fishing permits and habitat stamps for such purposes under policies established by the commission. The commission may use money received pursuant to this section for the matching of federal funds under section 37-901.Source   Laws 1976, LB 861, § 17;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-109;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 92;  Laws 1999, LB 87, § 71.  Cross References   Interlocal Cooperation Act, see section 13-801.  Joint Public Agency Act, see section 13-2501.
NE Code § 37-335 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-335 - Commission; wildlife management areas; payments in lieu of taxes; proportionate allocation.

37-335.  Commission; wildlife management areas; payments in lieu of taxes; proportionate allocation.Commencing January 1, 1977, whenever the commission acquires title to private lands for wildlife management purposes, the commission shall annually make payments in lieu of taxes to the county treasurer of the county in which the land is located. Commencing January 1, 1997, the payments shall be the same as the real property taxes which would have been paid on the land if it were owned by a private owner. The value of the land shall be determined by the county assessor pursuant to sections 77-201 and 77-1301 to 77-1371 as if it were being used for the use it had immediately before acquisition by the commission excluding any improvements on the land either before or after its acquisition. The commission may protest the valuation of such land to the county board of equalization pursuant to section 77-1502 if the commission believes the land is not properly valued. The county board of equalization shall treat such protest in the same manner as any other protest pursuant to sections 77-1502 to 77-1509. The action of the county board of equalization on such protest may be appealed as provided in section 77-1510. The county treasurer shall allocate such payments to each taxing unit levying taxes on such property in the county in which the land has tax situs in the same proportion that the levy on the property of such taxing unit bears to the total levy on such real property of all the taxing units in which the property is taxed.Source   Laws 1976, LB 861, § 18;   Laws 1996, LB 345, § 1;   R.S.Supp.,1996, § 37-110;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 93;  Laws 2002, LB 994, § 4.
NE Code § 37-336 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-336 - State wildlife management areas; commission; powers; fees; disposition of proceeds; violation; penalty.

37-336.  State wildlife management areas; commission; powers; fees; disposition of proceeds; violation; penalty.(1) State wildlife management areas shall be administered by the commission but not as a part of the state park system nor with park funds.(2) The commission may establish and collect reasonable fees for the use of operated facilities of a personal-service nature in state wildlife management areas, may in its sole discretion grant concessions in such areas for the provision of appropriate services to the public, may grant permits for certain land or other resource utilization commensurate with the purposes of this section, and may prescribe and collect appropriate fees or rentals therefor. The proceeds of all such fees, rentals, and other revenue from operated facilities, concessions, or permits shall be deposited in the State Game Fund.(3) Any person violating this section or the regulations governing the public use or administration of a state wildlife management area shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.(4) For purposes of this section, state wildlife management areas means those areas which are primarily of public hunting, fishing, or other wildlife values, and which cannot logically be classified in one of the categories listed in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 37-338, when so designated by the commission to be maintained from fish and game funds.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 12, p. 1467;   Laws 1978, LB 613, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.32;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 94.
NE Code § 37-337 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-337 - State park system; purpose.

37-337.  State park system; purpose.The intent and purpose of sections 37-337 to 37-348 is to provide for the development and administration of a balanced state park system and to provide nonurban park areas for the inspiration, recreation, and enjoyment primarily of resident populations.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 1, p. 1464;   Laws 1983, LB 610, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.21;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 95.
NE Code § 37-338 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-338 - Terms, defined.

37-338.  Terms, defined.For purposes of sections 37-337 to 37-348, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) State parks means parks of substantial area with the primary value of significant statewide scenic, scientific, or historic interest and having a complete development potential and, when possible, a representative portion which can be retained in a natural or relatively undisturbed state;(2) State recreation areas means (a) areas with a primary value for day use, but with secondary overnight-use facilities or potential, and which have reasonable expansion capability and are located in accordance with sound park management principles and (b) state recreational trails;(3) State historical parks means only sites which, in the opinion of competent, recognized authorities, are of notable historical significance to the State of Nebraska, of a size adequate to develop the full interpretative potential of the site, and which may be equipped with limited day-use facilities when such facilities do not detract from nor interfere with the primary purposes and values thereof; and(4) State recreational trails means linear corridors of statewide or regional significance, of value for nonmotorized recreational use, and which may be equipped with amenities and support facilities appropriate to their intended purpose.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 2, p. 1464;   Laws 1978, LB 613, § 2;   Laws 1983, LB 610, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 235, § 49;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.22;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 96.
NE Code § 37-339 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-339 - State park system; established; areas included; administration.

37-339.  State park system; established; areas included; administration.(1) The state park system hereby established shall consist of existing and acquired areas determined and designated by the commission as properly falling in one of the following classes: State parks, state recreation areas, and state historical parks.(2) The commission shall be charged with the responsibility for the establishment and conduct of the state park system and all things pertaining thereto. The state park system shall be administered through a Division of State Parks hereby established within the commission to be headed by a division chief who has been selected for this purpose and who has an appropriate background in this field. The division chief shall be appointed by the commission and shall receive such salary as the commission shall determine.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 3, p. 1465;   Laws 1978, LB 613, § 3;   Laws 1983, LB 610, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.23;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 97.
NE Code § 37-340 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-340 - State park system; classification of areas.

37-340.  State park system; classification of areas.The commission shall periodically evaluate and assess the state park system by classifications and may redesignate specific areas from one class to another.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 4, p. 1466;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.24;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 98.
NE Code § 37-341 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-341 - State park system; areas; designation.

37-341.  State park system; areas; designation.All areas of the state park system shall be appropriately named and adequately designated by signs which shall be uniform in color and design, and of a type commensurate with the specific area. When applicable, state park names shall be indicative of the geography, history, or other natural features of the general area in which the park is located.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 5, p. 1466;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.25;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 99.
NE Code § 37-342 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-342 - Leases; lease-purchase agreements; commission; powers; restrictions.

37-342.  Leases; lease-purchase agreements; commission; powers; restrictions.The commission may enter into long-term leases, lease-purchase agreements, or other agreements with private or governmental agencies for the control and use of real estate for state park system purposes. Except as authorized in section 37-907, the commission shall not provide a local governmental subdivision or agency thereof with an indication of intent to incorporate into the state park system any land or facilities owned or developed by such subdivision or agency unless the indication of intent is first approved by the Legislature. When seeking such approval, the commission shall provide the Legislature with the estimated fiscal impact of the incorporation, including the extent to which the costs of the incorporation can reasonably be expected to be paid from cash funds and the extent to which the costs will likely be required to be paid from General Fund appropriations.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 7, p. 1466;   Laws 1984, LB 967, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.27;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 100.
NE Code § 37-343 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-343 - Funds; use.

37-343.  Funds; use.All funds made available by law, including funds already collected for state park purposes, shall be used only in the development and administration of the state park system.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 8, p. 1466;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.28;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 101.
NE Code § 37-344 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-344 - Rules and regulations; use by public.

37-344.  Rules and regulations; use by public.The commission may permit the use of all or a part of the areas within the state park system by the public and is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations pertaining to the use, care, and administration of the units of such a system.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 9, p. 1467;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.29;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 102.
NE Code § 37-345 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-345 - Fees; concessions; disposition; State Park Cash Revolving Fund; created; use; investment.

37-345.  Fees; concessions; disposition; State Park Cash Revolving Fund; created; use; investment.(1) The commission may establish and collect reasonable fees for the use of state park-operated facilities of a personal-service nature, such as cabins, camps, swimming facilities, boats, and other equipment or services of a similar nature. The commission, in its sole discretion, may grant concessions in state park areas for the provisions of certain appropriate services to the public, may grant permits for certain land or other resource utilization commensurate with the purposes of sections 37-337 to 37-348, and may prescribe and collect appropriate fees or rentals therefor.(2) The proceeds of all such fees, rentals, or other revenue from operated facilities, concessions, or permits shall be credited to the State Park Cash Revolving Fund, which fund is hereby created in the state treasury, and shall be used by the commission solely for the improvement, maintenance, and operation of the state parks. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 10, p. 1467;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 99, p. 2408;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 103;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.30;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 103.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 37-346 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-346 - Commission; state parks; use by public; concessions; length of term; fees.

37-346.  Commission; state parks; use by public; concessions; length of term; fees.In its discretion, the commission may permit the use of state parks and recreation grounds, or any of them, by the public under such regulations as may be prescribed. It may, in like manner, grant concessions therein upon such rentals or fees and for such terms not exceeding twenty years, as it may deem advisable.Source   Laws 1929, c. 113, § 6, p. 445;   C.S.1929, § 81-6506;   Laws 1935, c. 174, § 4, p. 641;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 81-6506;   R.S.1943, § 81-812;   Laws 1961, c. 428, § 1, p. 1337;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-812;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 104.
NE Code § 37-347 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-347 - Commission; Nebraska State Historical Society; recreational trails; cooperative agreements.

37-347.  Commission; Nebraska State Historical Society; recreational trails; cooperative agreements.(1) The commission is hereby authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Nebraska State Historical Society and other appropriate public agencies for the reconnaissance, development, and administration of state historical parks.(2) The commission may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate agencies or subdivisions or departments of government for the reconnaissance, development, and administration of state recreational trails.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 11, p. 1467;   Laws 1993, LB 235, § 50;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.31;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 105.
NE Code § 37-348 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-348 - State park system; violations; penalty.

37-348.  State park system; violations; penalty.Any person violating sections 37-337 to 37-348 or the rules and regulations governing the public use or administration of a state park shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1959, c. 436, § 13, p. 1468;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 295;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.33;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 106.
NE Code § 37-349 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-349 - State parks; use of name for trade purposes, prohibited; violation; penalty.

37-349.  State parks; use of name for trade purposes, prohibited; violation; penalty.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation carrying on within this state any business of whatever nature, conducted for profit, to adopt or use, as the name of the business, the name of any state park owned by the State of Nebraska. It shall further be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation selling any commodity or service of any kind or nature whatever within this state to adopt or use, as a trade name, designation, or trademark of the commodity or service, the name of any state park owned by the State of Nebraska. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit or interfere in any way with the activities or powers of the commission. Any person, firm, or corporation which violates this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1927, c. 159, § 1, p. 422;   C.S.1929, § 81-6516;   R.S.1943, § 81-815;   Laws 1993, LB 235, § 48;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 107.
NE Code § 37-350 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-350 - Declaration of policy.

37-350.  Declaration of policy.Whereas the areas of the state park system are among the most precious resources of this state and the development and utilization of these resources are important to the health and welfare of each person and the public in general, the public policy of this state is hereby declared to be:(1) To recognize the immeasurable worth of Nebraska's recreational opportunities and provide for the development, operation, and maintenance of areas of the state park system;(2) To provide quality recreational opportunities because such opportunities are an integral part of the good life desired by all residents of Nebraska; and(3) To promote a more aggressive program for the proper improvement and utilization of our state park system.Source   Laws 1978, LB 109, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1302;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 108.
NE Code § 37-351 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-351 - Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; created; investment.

37-351.  Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; created; investment.There is hereby created a fund to be known as the Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund. The fund shall contain the money received pursuant to section 77-2602 and any funds donated as gifts, bequests, or other contributions to such fund from public or private entities. Transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature through June 30, 2011. Any money in the Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1978, LB 109, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1303;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 109;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 18. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 37-352 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-352 - Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; disbursements; commission; multiyear recreational development plan.

37-352.  Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; disbursements; commission; multiyear recreational development plan.(1) No appropriation shall be made from the Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund until the commission has presented electronically a multiyear recreational development plan to the Legislature for its review, modification, and final approval. An updated version of such plan shall also be submitted electronically to the Legislature annually for its modification and approval. The money in such fund shall be administered according to this section by the commission for the development, operation, and maintenance of areas of the state park system. The money in such fund may be used in whole or in part for the matching of federal funds. All disbursements from the fund shall be made upon warrants drawn by the Director of Administrative Services.(2) When a recreational plan is prepared for any state park system area or part of a state park system area cooperatively managed by the commission and the Nebraska State Historical Society, such plan shall insure that adequate funds are appropriated to develop and maintain historical aspects.Source   Laws 1978, LB 109, § 5;   Laws 1989, LB 18, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1304;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 110;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 36.