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UT Code § 79-3-505 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 505 - Paleontological landmarks.

79-3-505. Paleontological landmarks.    (1)   (a) Sites of significance or sites with exceptional fossils may be recommended to and approved by the board as state paleontological landmarks.     (b) No privately owned site or site on school or institutional trust lands may be so designated without the written consent of the owner or the trust.       (2) A person may not excavate on a privately owned designated landmark without a permit from the survey.     (3) Before an alteration is commenced on a designated landmark, three months notice of intent to alter the site shall be given the survey.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-3-506 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 506 - Report of discovery on state or private lands.

79-3-506. Report of discovery on state or private lands.    (1) A person who discovers any paleontological resources on privately owned lands or on lands owned or controlled by the state or its subdivisions shall promptly report the discovery to the survey.     (2) Field investigations shall be discouraged except in accordance with this chapter.     (3) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize a person to excavate for paleontological resources.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-3-507 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 507 - State paleontological register -- Survey duties.

79-3-507. State paleontological register -- Survey duties.    (1) The survey shall establish a state paleontological register for the orderly identification and recognition of the state's paleontological resources.     (2) The board shall notify owners of sites and localities before placing those sites or localities on the State Paleontological Register.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-3-508 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 508 - Agency responsibilities -- Allowing director reasonable opportunity to comment.

79-3-508. Agency responsibilities -- Allowing director reasonable opportunity to comment.    (1) Before expending state funds or approving an undertaking, each state agency shall:   (a) take into account the effect of the undertaking on a specimen that is included in or eligible for inclusion in the State Paleontological Register; and     (b) allow the director or assigned staff a reasonable opportunity to comment regarding the undertaking or expenditure.       (2) The director or assigned staff shall advise on ways to maximize the amount of scientific, paleontological, and educational information recovered, in addition to the physical recovery of specimens and the reporting of paleontological information, at current standards of scientific rigor.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-3-509 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 509 - Curriculum and materials for the training of volunteers who assist paleontologists.

79-3-509. Curriculum and materials for the training of volunteers who assist paleontologists.    (1) The survey shall develop a curriculum and materials for the training of volunteers who assist paleontologists in the field and laboratory.     (2) The director shall appoint a qualified survey employee to develop the curriculum and materials under this section.     (3) The survey may request input and assistance from any interested organization in developing the curriculum and materials.     (4) The survey may collect fees to cover the costs of the materials and updating of the curriculum.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-3-510 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 3 - Utah Geological Survey|Part 5 - Paleontology|Section 510 - Protection of school and institutional trust land interests relating to paleontological resources.

79-3-510. Protection of school and institutional trust land interests relating to paleontological resources.    (1) The School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration shall develop policies and procedures for the excavation, preservation, placement in a repository, curation, and exhibition of critical paleontological resources from school and institutional trust lands that:   (a) are consistent with the provisions of the school and institutional land grants; and     (b) insure that primary consideration is given, on a site or project specific basis, for the support of the beneficiaries of the school and institutional land grants.       (2) Consistent with the provisions of the school and institutional land grants, the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration may:   (a) preserve and develop sites found on school and institutional trust lands for scientific or educational purposes; and     (b) provide for the disposition of sites found on school and institutional trust lands, after the appropriate level of data recovery, for preservation, development, or economic purposes.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-101. Title.  This chapter is known as "State Parks." Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-102. Definitions.    (1) "Board" means the Board of State Parks.     (2) "Division" means the Division of State Parks.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 201 - Division of State Parks -- Creation -- Powers and authority.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-201. Division of State Parks -- Creation -- Powers and authority.    (1) There is created within the department the Division of State Parks.     (2) The division is under:   (a) the administration and general supervision of the executive director; and     (b) the policy direction of the board.       (3) The division is the state parks authority for the state.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 202 - Director -- Qualifications -- Duties.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-202. Director -- Qualifications -- Duties.    (1) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division.     (2) The director shall demonstrate:   (a) executive ability; and     (b) actual experience and training in the conduct of park systems involving both physical development and program.       (3) The director shall:   (a) enforce the policies and rules of the board; and     (b) perform the duties necessary to:   (i) properly care for and maintain any property under the jurisdiction of the division; and     (ii) carry out this chapter.         (4) The director shall acquire, plan, protect, develop, operate, use, and maintain park area and facilities in accordance with the policies and rules of the board.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 203 - Powers and duties of division.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-203. Powers and duties of division.    (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 the Division of Wildlife Resources by law within state parks and on property controlled by the Division of State Parks with reference to fish and game.     (3) The division shall permit multiple use of state parks and property controlled by the division 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.       (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.       (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 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.       (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.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 204 - Division authorized to enter into contracts and agreements.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-204. Division authorized to enter into contracts and agreements.    (1) The division, with the approval of the executive director and the governor, may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States, a United States agency, any other department or agency of the state, semipublic organizations, and with private individuals to:   (a) improve and maintain state parks and the areas administered by the division; and     (b) secure labor, quarters, materials, services, or facilities according to procedures established by the Division of Finance.       (2) All departments, agencies, officers, and employees of the state shall give to the division the consultation and assistance that the division may reasonably request.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-205 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 205 - Highways within state parks.

79-4-205. Highways within state parks.  The division has jurisdiction over and responsibility for service roads, parking areas, campground loops, and related facilities within state parks.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-206 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 2 - Division Creation and Administration|Section 206 - Support of a nonprofit corporation or foundation.

79-4-206. Support of a nonprofit corporation or foundation.  The division may provide administrative support to a nonprofit corporation or foundation that assists the board and the division in attaining the objectives outlined in the strategic or operational plan.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 3 - Board Creation and Duties|Section 301 - Board of State Parks -- Creation -- Functions.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-301. Board of State Parks -- Creation -- Functions.    (1) There is created within the department a Board of State Parks.     (2) The board is the policy-making body of the division.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 3 - Board Creation and Duties|Section 302 - Board appointment and terms of members -- Expenses.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-302. Board appointment and terms of members -- Expenses.    (1)   (a) The board is composed of nine members appointed in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies, by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to four-year terms.     (b) In addition to the requirements of Section 79-2-203, the governor shall:   (i) appoint one member from each judicial district and one member from the public at large;     (ii) ensure that not more than five members are from the same political party; and     (iii) appoint persons who have an understanding of and demonstrated interest in parks.       (c) Notwithstanding the term requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor may adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.       (2) When vacancies occur because of death, resignation, or other cause, the governor, with the consent of the Senate, shall:   (a) appoint a person to complete the unexpired term of the person whose office was vacated; and     (b) if the person was appointed from a judicial district, appoint the replacement from the judicial district from which the person whose office has become vacant was appointed.       (3) The board shall appoint its chair from its membership.     (4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (5) A member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest.    Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 3 - Board Creation and Duties|Section 303 - Board meetings -- Quorum.

79-4-303. Board meetings -- Quorum.    (1) The board shall meet at least once every quarter, but special meetings may be held by call of the chairman or at the request of two members of the board.     (2) Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 3 - Board Creation and Duties|Section 304 - Board rulemaking authority.

 Effective 5/10/2016  79-4-304. Board rulemaking authority.    (1) Rules made by the board shall be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.     (2)   (a) The board may make rules:   (i) governing the use of the state park system;     (ii) to protect state parks and their natural and cultural resources from misuse or damage, including watersheds, plants, wildlife, and park amenities; and     (iii) to provide for public safety and preserve the peace within state parks.       (b) To accomplish the purposes stated in Subsection (2)(a), the board may enact rules that:   (i) close or partially close state parks; or     (ii) establish use or access restrictions within state parks.       (c) Rules made under Subsection (2) may not have the effect of preventing the transfer of livestock along a livestock highway established in accordance with Section 72-3-112.       (3) The board shall adopt rules:   (a) governing the collection of charges under Subsection 79-4-203(8); and     (b) granting free admission to state parks to an honorably discharged veteran who is:   (i) a resident of the state; and     (ii) at least 50% disabled, as evidenced by documentation from:   (A) the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;     (B) an active component of the United States armed forces; or     (C) a reserve component of the United States armed forces.          Amended by Chapter 142, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 3 - Board Creation and Duties|Section 305 - Long-range plans.

79-4-305. Long-range plans.  The board shall formulate and cause to be put into execution by the department through the director of the division a long-range, comprehensive plan and program for the acquisition, planning, protection, operation, maintenance, development, and wise use of areas of scenic beauty, recreational utility, or historic, archaeological, or scientific interest, to the end that the health, happiness, recreational opportunities, and wholesome enjoyment of life of the people may be further encouraged within the general policies of the department.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 4 - Finances|Section 401 - Funds to be appropriated -- Boating account expenses.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-401. Funds to be appropriated -- Boating account expenses.  The Legislature shall appropriate the money as from time to time necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter to the division to be used by the division in the administration of the powers and duties and in carrying out the objective and purposes prescribed by this chapter. Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 4 - Finances|Section 402 - State Park Fees Restricted Account.

79-4-402. State Park Fees Restricted Account.    (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the State Park Fees Restricted Account.     (2)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the account shall consist of revenue from:   (i) all charges allowed under Section 79-4-203;     (ii) proceeds from the sale or disposal of buffalo under Subsection 79-4-1001(2)(b); and     (iii) civil damages collected under Section 76-6-206.2.       (b) The account shall not include revenue the division receives under Section 79-4-403 and Subsection 79-4-1001(2)(a).       (3) The division shall use funds in this account for the purposes described in Section 79-4-203.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 4 - Finances|Section 403 - User fees for golf -- Wasatch Mountain, Palisade, and Green River State Parks.

79-4-403. User fees for golf -- Wasatch Mountain, Palisade, and Green River State Parks.    (1) The following user fees are assessed in the following parks for playing nine holes of golf:   (a) 15% of the green fees at Wasatch Mountain State Park;     (b) 15% of the green fees at Palisade State Park; and     (c) 15% of the green fees at Green River State Park.       (2) The fee in Subsection (1) is:   (a) in addition to the fee set by the board; and     (b) to be used at the park where the money is collected for:   (i) the upgrade or development of facilities; or     (ii) the purchase of golf course operation and maintenance equipment and operating supplies or materials.        Amended by Chapter 256, 2010 General SessionAmended by Chapter 391, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 4 - Finances|Section 404 - Zion National Park Support Programs Restricted Account -- Creation -- Funding -- Distribution of funds.

79-4-404. Zion National Park Support Programs Restricted Account -- Creation -- Funding -- Distribution of funds.    (1) There is created within the General Fund the Zion National Park Support Programs Restricted Account.     (2) The account shall be funded by:   (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;     (b) private contributions; or     (c) donations or grants from public or private entities.       (3) The Legislature shall appropriate funds in the account to the division.     (4) The board may expend up to 10% of the money appropriated under Subsection (3) to administer account distributions in accordance with Subsections (5) and (6).     (5) The division shall distribute contributions to one or more organizations that:   (a) are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code;     (b) operate under a written agreement with the National Park Service to provide interpretive, educational, and research activities for the benefit of Zion National Park;     (c) produce and distribute educational and promotional materials on Zion National Park;     (d) conduct educational courses on the history and ecosystem of the greater Zion Canyon area; and     (e) provide other programs that enhance visitor appreciation and enjoyment of Zion National Park.       (6)   (a) An organization described in Subsection (5) may apply to the division to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (5).     (b) An organization that receives a distribution from the division in accordance with Subsection (5) shall expend the distribution only to:   (i) produce and distribute educational and promotional materials on Zion National Park;     (ii) conduct educational courses on the history and ecosystem of the greater Zion Canyon area; and     (iii) provide other programs that enhance visitor appreciation and enjoyment of Zion National Park.       (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules providing procedures and requirements for an organization to apply to the division to receive a distribution under Subsection (5).      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 5 - Enforcement|Section 501 - Peace officer authority of park rangers.

79-4-501. Peace officer authority of park rangers.    (1) The division has the duty to:   (a) protect state parks and park property from misuse or damage; and     (b) preserve the peace within state parks.       (2) Employees of the division who are POST certified peace officers and who are designated as park rangers by the division director, are law enforcement officers under Section 53-13-103 and have all the powers of law enforcement officers in the state, with the exception of the power to serve civil process.     (3) The division has the authority to deputize persons who are peace officers or special function officers to assist park rangers on a seasonal temporary basis.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 79-4-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 79 - Natural Resources|Chapter 4 - State Parks|Part 5 - Enforcement|Section 502 - Violations of rules.

 Effective 7/1/2021  79-4-502. Violations of rules.  Unless otherwise provided in this title, a violation of a rule of the Board of State Parks is an infraction. Amended by Chapter 280, 2021 General Session