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NE Code § 37-910 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-910 - State assents to Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act; Game and Parks Commission; powers.

37-910.  State assents to Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act; Game and Parks Commission; powers.The State of Nebraska hereby assents to the provisions of section 1302 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act cited as the Symms National Recreational Trails Act of 1991 and establishing the National Recreational Trails Funding Program, Public Law 102-240, 102nd Congress. The Game and Parks Commission is authorized, empowered, and directed to perform all acts necessary on behalf of the State of Nebraska to the conduct and establishment of recreational trails and trail-related projects in accordance with such act of Congress for and within the State of Nebraska. The commission may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to assist in carrying out the purposes of this section. No funds accruing to the State of Nebraska pursuant to the act shall be used in violation of the act.Source   Laws 1993, LB 235, § 51;   Laws 1996, LB 296, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.55;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 371.
NE Code § 37-911 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-911 - Recreational Trails Fund; created; use.

37-911.  Recreational Trails Fund; created; use.There is hereby created a fund to be known as the Recreational Trails Fund. Federal funds advanced to the State of Nebraska through grants-in-aid under the provisions of Public Law 102-240, 102nd Congress, for approved projects shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The money in the fund shall be used by the Game and Parks Commission for the purposes of establishing recreational trails and trail-related projects pursuant to such public law.Source   Laws 1993, LB 235, § 52;   Laws 1996, LB 296, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.56;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 372.
NE Code § 37-912 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-912 - Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; acceptance of gift; authorized; commission; powers and duties; section, how construed.

37-912.  Chicago and Northwestern Railroad; acceptance of gift; authorized; commission; powers and duties; section, how construed.(1) Pursuant to the National Trails System Act, 16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq., the Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized and directed to accept as a gift, when and if offered, from any present or future owner the entire right-of-way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad which lies between milepost 83.3 and milepost 404.5 in Nebraska. In the event a portion of the right-of-way continues in actual rail service, the commission is authorized and directed to accept as a gift the remaining section. So long as the integrity of the right-of-way as an interim recreational trail and for future rail use is not disturbed, the commission is authorized to lease and to grant easement rights on the right-of-way. All revenue collected from such leases shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Cowboy Trail Fund and shall be used for the development and maintenance of the Cowboy Trail. The commission shall hold the right-of-way for interim trail use as a state recreational trail, to preserve wildlife habitat, and to provide a conservation, communications, utilities, and transportation corridor and for other uses approved by the commission and allowed by the National Trails System Act. The commission shall keep in good repair all crossings over the trail in accordance with its legal obligations, including all the grading, bridges, ditches, and culverts that may be necessary for such crossings within the right-of-way.(2) The right-of-way may be accepted without any further legislative action or approval of the Governor but only if the State of Nebraska is indemnified in a manner satisfactory to the commission against the costs of remedial action and environmental cleanup for conditions arising prior to conveyance to the state and the title is free and clear of all liens and mortgage or deed of trust encumbrances.(3) The commission may accept money from any public or private source for gift-acceptance costs, for the development and maintenance of the trail, or for other uses consistent with the purposes stated in this section. The commission may use funds available in the Trail Development Assistance Fund to carry out this section as provided in section 37-1003. Any money from the Trail Development Assistance Fund so used shall be transferred to the Cowboy Trail Fund.(4) The commission may enter into an agreement with any public entity at any time for the development and maintenance of the trail pursuant to this section.(5) This section shall not be construed to limit the power of eminent domain of the state or its agencies or of any political subdivision.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 101;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.59;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 373.
NE Code § 37-913 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-913 - Cowboy Trail Fund; created; use; investment.

37-913.  Cowboy Trail Fund; created; use; investment.(1) There is hereby created the Cowboy Trail Fund. 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. Money accepted or transferred pursuant to subsection (3) of section 37-912 shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund.(2) The State Treasurer shall transfer one hundred thousand dollars from the Nebraska Youth Conservation Program Fund on March 31, 2016, to the Cowboy Trail Fund. The Game and Parks Commission shall use money transferred to the Cowboy Trail Fund under this subsection for the development of undeveloped portions of the Cowboy Trail but shall not expend any money under this subsection unless the amount is matched both by a public entity and by a private entity for each expenditure.Source   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 374;  Laws 2016, LB957, § 2.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 37-914 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-914 - National Trails System Act; commission; railroad right-of-way; acquisition; uses; conditions.

37-914.  National Trails System Act; commission; railroad right-of-way; acquisition; uses; conditions.(1) Pursuant to the National Trails System Act, and with the consent of the Governor pursuant to section 37-303, the Game and Parks Commission may acquire by gift, devise, or purchase all or any part of a railroad right-of-way in the state proposed to be abandoned for interim trail use. The commission, pursuant to the National Trails System Act, shall hold the right-of-way for one or more of the following uses:(a) To provide a state recreational trail open to the public;(b) To preserve wildlife habitat;(c) To provide a conservation, communications, utilities, and transportation corridor; and(d) Other uses approved by the commission.(2) The right-of-way may be acquired only if the State of Nebraska is reasonably protected in a manner satisfactory to the commission for the costs of remedial action and environmental cleanup for conditions arising prior to conveyance to the state and the title is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.(3) The commission may use funds available by gift, appropriation, the Trail Development Assistance Fund, and other appropriate cash funds for uses consistent with those stated in this section and sections 37-303 and 37-1003.(4) As long as the integrity of the right-of-way as an interim recreational trail and future rail use is not disturbed, the commission may lease and grant easement rights on the right-of-way. Any lease or use allowed shall be subject to all prescriptions of the National Trails System Act. All revenue collected from such leases shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Trail Development Assistance Fund pursuant to sections 37-1003 and 37-1004.(5) The commission shall continue to allow all crossings across the right-of-way acquired at the time of acquisition on substantially the same terms and conditions as they existed prior to acquisition unless otherwise agreed between the commission and interested parties.(6) The acquisition of the right-of-way shall be subject to the restoration of rail service. If a proposal for the operation of a railroad is approved by the federal Surface Transportation Board, the right-of-way shall be sold for the market value of the land and improvements and conditioned upon (a) the operation of a railroad along the right-of-way, (b) the grant of an easement to the commission for recreational trail use adjacent to the railroad if such use is feasible, and (c) the return of the right-of-way to the commission if rail service is discontinued.Source   Laws 1996, LB 584, § 18;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.65;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 375;  Laws 2011, LB259, § 1.
NE Code § 37-1001 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1001 - Act, how cited; termination.

37-1001.  Act, how cited; termination.Sections 37-1001 to 37-1008 shall be known and may be cited as the Trail Development Assistance Act. The Trail Development Assistance Act shall terminate January 1, 2010, and any money in the Trail Development Assistance Fund at such time shall be transferred to the General Fund.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1501;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 376;  Laws 1999, LB 176, § 99.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1002 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1002 - Legislative findings.

37-1002.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that the abandonment of railroad rights-of-way in this state provides a unique opportunity to develop a statewide system of recreational trails by which citizens of Nebraska may enjoy the greenways or linear parks that will result and that such trails may act to preserve wildlife habitat and create conservation corridors. The Legislature further finds that it is in the public's interest to develop abandoned railroad rights-of-way and to do so through fostering public and private cooperation.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1502;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 377.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1003 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1003 - Trail Development Assistance Fund; created; use; investment.

37-1003.  Trail Development Assistance Fund; created; use; investment.The Trail Development Assistance Fund is hereby created. The fund shall consist of any direct appropriation by the Legislature and any funds received as gifts, bequests, or other contributions to such fund from public or private entities. The fund shall be administered by the Game and Parks Commission and shall be used to assist in the purchase, development, and maintenance of recreational trails within the state. 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 1991, LB 714, § 3;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 24;   R.S.Supp.,1996, § 37-1503;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 378.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 37-1004 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1004 - Funding; application; grants; section, how construed.

37-1004.  Funding; application; grants; section, how construed.(1) Any natural resources district, political subdivision, other public agency, or private nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the purchase, development, or maintenance of a recreational trail within the state or any combination thereof may apply to the Game and Parks Commission for funding to assist in the purchase, development, and maintenance of a recreational trail within the state.(2) The commission shall provide funds to a qualified applicant from the Trail Development Assistance Fund. The funds shall be disbursed to a qualified applicant as a lump-sum grant to be used as matching funds for no more than fifty percent of the total anticipated cost. This section shall not be construed to prevent agreements pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or any other agreement either before or after the application is submitted for the grant. Qualified applicants who have submitted their completed applications within sixty days following September 6, 1991, shall receive their disbursements by January 1, 1992.(3) No real property, leased property, easement, right-of-way, or other property interest which is owned, controlled, managed, or maintained by the commission on September 6, 1991, may be the subject of a grant application under this section.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1504;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 379.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010  Cross References  Interlocal Cooperation Act, see section 13-801.
NE Code § 37-1005 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1005 - Administrative costs; limitation; rules and regulations.

37-1005.  Administrative costs; limitation; rules and regulations.Administrative costs for the administration of the Trail Development Assistance Fund shall not exceed five percent of the appropriation authorized by the Legislature. The Game and Parks Commission may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Trail Development Assistance Act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1505;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 380.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1006 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1006 - Eminent domain power.

37-1006.  Eminent domain power.The Trail Development Assistance Act shall not be construed to limit the power of eminent domain of the state or its agencies.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1506;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 381.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1007 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1007 - Boundary fences.

37-1007.  Boundary fences.Whenever abandoned railroad right-of-way trails are developed pursuant to the Trail Development Assistance Act, boundary fences shall be constructed and maintained as required for railroads in sections 74-601 to 74-604 unless such construction and maintenance is waived in writing by affected adjoining property owners. Such fences shall be deemed to be manifestly designed to exclude intruders for the purposes of subdivision (1)(c) of section 28-521.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 7;   Laws 1994, LB 846, § 1;   R.S.Supp.,1996, § 37-1507;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 382.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1008 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1008 - Warning signs.

37-1008.  Warning signs.Owners or operators of a trail developed pursuant to the Trail Development Assistance Act shall, at appropriate entry points, place signs warning that departures from the boundaries of the trail as marked by fences or otherwise may result in prosecution for trespass.Source   Laws 1991, LB 714, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1508;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 383.   Termination Date: January 1, 2010
NE Code § 37-1009 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1009 - State agency or political subdivision; establish fees.

37-1009.  State agency or political subdivision; establish fees.A state agency or political subdivision which owns or operates a recreational trail may establish and collect a user fee or a voluntary fee for the use of the trail as determined by the state agency or political subdivision. The fees shall be accounted for separately and shall be used for trail maintenance, operation, and acquisition.Source   Laws 1996, LB 296, § 1;   R.S.Supp.,1996, § 37-1510;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 384.
NE Code § 37-1010 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1010 - Recreational trails; public policy.

37-1010.  Recreational trails; public policy.It is the public policy of the State of Nebraska that (1) abandoned railroad rights-of-way should be kept intact for future possible use as recreation, conservation, communications, and transportation corridors and (2) the laws of the State of Nebraska should be construed to effectuate this policy.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.58;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 385.
NE Code § 37-1011 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1011 - Lease of undeveloped land; when.

37-1011.  Lease of undeveloped land; when.If any portions of the right-of-way accepted under section 37-912 or 37-914 are not immediately developed as a state recreational trail or for habitat, the Game and Parks Commission shall use its best efforts to lease undeveloped portions of the right-of-way, with first priority to adjacent landowners, for the purposes stated in section 37-912 or 37-914 or for other purposes which are not inconsistent with the purposes of section 37-912 or 37-914 until such time as a state recreational trail or habitat may be developed. Any lease or use allowed shall be subject to all prescriptions of the National Trails System Act.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 3;   Laws 1996, LB 584, § 20;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.60;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 386;  Laws 2000, LB 701, § 2.
NE Code § 37-1012 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1012 - Responsibility for fences.

37-1012.  Responsibility for fences.(1) The Game and Parks Commission shall have the same responsibility with regard to division fences as a private landowner as provided in sections 34-102 to 34-117, except that in those areas where a state recreational trail is developed, the commission shall have the same responsibility as a railroad as provided in sections 74-601 to 74-604, but the type of fence required under section 74-601 shall not be required for those areas where a state recreational trail is developed. All fences shall be constructed and maintained as required under this subsection unless such construction and maintenance is waived in writing by affected adjoining landowners. The commission shall be responsible for the construction and replacement cost of any fence agreed to by the commission and adjoining landowner. The commission shall also be responsible for providing supplies for the maintenance of any fence along a state recreational trail or for the reimbursement to the adjoining landowner for the cost of supplies for the maintenance of any fence along a state recreational trail. The adjoining landowner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the fence. In such areas the type of fence may be (a) wire fence of at least four barbed wires, of a size not less than twelve and one-half gauge fencing wire, to be secured to posts, the posts to be at no greater distance than one rod from each other, or (b) a fence of any type that is agreed to by the commission and adjoining landowners. All fences constructed under either subdivision (a) or (b) of this subsection shall be deemed to be manifestly designed to exclude intruders for the purposes of subdivision (1)(c) of section 28-521.(2) The responsibility of the commission for fences along a state recreational trail shall not exceed the amount appropriated to the commission by the Legislature for such purpose during any biennium, except that the commission may use any funds specifically gifted or obtained by grant application to the commission the sole purpose of which is to provide fencing for a state recreational trail.(3) The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.61;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 387;  Laws 2000, LB 701, § 3;  Laws 2007, LB108, § 8.
NE Code § 37-1013 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1013 - Sanitary facilities required; camping or open fires prohibited.

37-1013.  Sanitary facilities required; camping or open fires prohibited.If the right-of-way or any portion thereof is used as a state recreational trail pursuant to sections 37-912 and 37-1011, appropriate sanitary facilities shall be provided along the trail for the use of persons using the trail. Camping or open fires shall be prohibited on such right-of-way or portion thereof.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.62;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 388;  Laws 2000, LB 701, § 4.
NE Code § 37-1014 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1014 - Rules and regulations.

37-1014.  Rules and regulations.If the right-of-way or portion thereof is used as a state recreational trail or for other purposes as provided in sections 37-912 and 37-1011, the Game and Parks Commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of sections 37-912 and 37-1010 to 37-1013.Source   Laws 1993, LB 739, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.63;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 389;  Laws 2000, LB 701, § 5.
NE Code § 37-1015 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1015 - State Recreational Trails Coordinator; duties.

37-1015.  State Recreational Trails Coordinator; duties.(1) The position of State Recreational Trails Coordinator may be established and appointed by the Game and Parks Commission. Necessary office space, furniture, equipment, and supplies as well as necessary professional, technical, and clerical assistance shall be provided by the commission.(2) The duties of the State Recreational Trails Coordinator shall include, but not be limited to:(a) Maintaining and updating the Nebraska Comprehensive Trails Plan. For purposes of this section, Nebraska Comprehensive Trails Plan means the document dated July 1994 and entitled A Network of Discovery: A Comprehensive Trails Plan for the State of Nebraska;(b) Marketing and promoting trails across the state;(c) Maintaining and updating an inventory of trails programs in Nebraska;(d) Providing a central point for exchanging information among communities with trails programs;(e) Providing organizational and technical assistance to communities and regional groups;(f) Managing the state trails application and evaluation process;(g) Coordinating state government's trails development efforts and administering the state trails program;(h) Preparing and publishing an annual report on trails development in the state;(i) Monitoring and filing paperwork on rail abandonments when necessary, consistent with rail-watch corridors established by the Nebraska Comprehensive Trails Plan or its updates; and(j) Managing other right-of-way acquisition efforts when state involvement becomes necessary.Source   Laws 1996, LB 296, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.64;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 390;  Laws 2003, LB 804, § 1.
NE Code § 37-1016 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1016 - Cowboy Trail; Game and Parks Commission; lease or transfer of portions authorized.

37-1016.  Cowboy Trail; Game and Parks Commission; lease or transfer of portions authorized.The Game and Parks Commission may lease or otherwise transfer portions of the Cowboy Trail to a political subdivision. The commission may lease portions of the Cowboy Trail to a nonprofit organization. The lessee or transferee shall maintain the property at its own expense. Any such lease or transfer shall be subject to the requirements of the federal National Trails System Act, 16 U.S.C. 1241, as such act and section existed on January 1, 2013.Source Laws 2013, LB493, § 1.
NE Code § 37-1101 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1101 - Transferred to section 37-434.

37-1101.  Transferred to section 37-434.
NE Code § 37-1102 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1102 - Transferred to section 37-435.

37-1102.  Transferred to section 37-435.