Title XII, Conservation and State Development

(1) The Division of Tourism Services shall operate the highway welcome centers, conduct a hospitality education program for the tourism industry, coordinate the provision of mail and telephone information services to visitors, and generate sales revenue to the tourism industry of…

(1) The Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet shall, after appropriate research has been conducted, establish and maintain a Kentucky Certified Retirement Community Program whereby retirees and those planning to retire are encouraged …

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 010 in codification.

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 020 in codification.

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 030 in codification.

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 040 in codification.

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 050 in codification.

Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). The statute originally assigned this number in the tables for the 1996 Kentucky Acts was renumbered as KRS 154.29- 060 in codification.

As used in KRS 148.560 to 148.569, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Authority" means the Appalachian/Kentucky Artisans Gateway Center Authority; (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the Appalachian/Kentucky Artisans Gateway Center Authority; and (3) "Center" me…

The Appalachian/Kentucky Artisans Gateway Center Authority is created and established as an independent, de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth that shall be a public body corporate and politic. The authority shall develop, operate, and manage…

(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of thirteen (13) members as follows: (a) Secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, or his or her designee; (b) Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet, or his or her designee; (c) Secretary of the E…

(1) An executive director shall be appointed in accordance with KRS 12.050. (a) The executive director shall at all times attempt to accommodate the desires expressed by the board of directors. (b) The executive director shall keep all minutes, records, and orders of the authorit…

act on board's behalf -- Bylaws. (1) The board shall develop articles of incorporation and appropriate documentation to establish its existence as a nonprofit corporation under KRS 58.180. (2) The board may establish from among its membership an executive committee, which shall h…

The authority shall have the following duties and authorities: (1) The authority shall supervise the design, construction, and operation of the center and shall provide all management functions for the facility and for any other property acquired or leased under its powers establ…

All revenues derived by the authority from the use of the center and from contributions to the center from other sources, and any additional revenues derived by the authority from any other source, shall be used solely for the expenses of the center, including payment on debt; th…

Meetings -- Powers and duties. (1) The Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage is hereby created to educate the public and to preserve and research the cultural heritage of African-Americans by establishing a center to showcase the contributions of Kentucky African- America…

The objectives of the Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage, through the programs and activities of the center, shall be to: (1) Educate the public and school-age children on the cultural, historical, political, and artistic contributions that African-Americans have made …

Duties -- Responsibilities of cabinet. (1) There is established an Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial Committee for the purpose of creating an Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial in the city of Frankfort, Kentucky, or another location within the Commonwealth deemed more appropriate by the c…

(1) The Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial fund is hereby created as a separate trust fund in the State Treasury. The Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial fund shall consist of amounts received from appropriations and any other proceeds from gifts, grants, federal funds, or any other funds, …

(Repealed - Effective until January 1, 2027) (Effective until January 1, 2027) (1) As used in this section: (a) "Commission" means the Harrodsburg Sestercentennial Commission established in subsection (2) of this section; and (b) "Sestercentennial" means the two hundred fiftieth …

(Repealed - Effective until January 1, 2027) (Effective until January 1, 2027) (1) As used in this section: (a) "Commission" means the Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission established in subsection (2) of this section; and (b) "Sestercentennial" means the two hundred fiftieth ann…

(1) In order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population and in order to promote public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoor, natural and remote areas of the state, trails should be established in natur…

Except as otherwise required by the context, the following terms when used in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 shall be construed respectively to mean: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Parks. (2) "Department" means the Department of Parks. (3) "System" means t…

The state system of trails shall be composed of: (1) State scenic trails, which will be extended trails so located as to provide maximum potential for the appreciation of natural areas and for the conservation and enjoyment of the significant scenic, historic, natural, ecological…

Criteria for establishing the different classes of trails named in KRS 148.630 shall be as follows: (1) State scenic trails shall traverse mostly scenic and natural areas and shall be of sufficient length that they cannot be travelled in one (1) day or less. Scenic trails shall b…

(1) State scenic trails shall be established and designated by the department on lands administered by the department and on lands under the jurisdiction of a state department, political subdivision, or private lands providing: (a) Such trails are not located in nor traverse any …

The commissioner shall study and from time to time submit to the Governor and the General Assembly proposals for additions to the state scenic trails system and recreation trails that have been designated by the department, regarding rights-of-way that have been established and o…

The process of locating routes of trails in the system shall be as follows: (1) For state scenic trails, the department shall select a route. The selected route shall be compatible with the preservation and enhancement of the environment it traverses. Reasonable effort shall be m…

All state agencies shall inform the commissioner of any proceedings, studies, or other activities which may affect any component of the system.

railroad corridors -- Evaluation of potential for conversion to railtrail. (1) The department shall review all formal declarations of railroad right-of-way abandonments by the Surface Transportation Board or other agency with jurisdiction and may review former railroad corridors …

Within the exterior boundaries of the right-of-way, the commissioner may acquire, on behalf of the state, lands in fee title, or interest in land in the form of scenic easements, or cooperative agreements. Acquisition of land or of interest therein may be by gift, purchase with d…

Within the exterior boundaries of the right-of-way, the natural vegetation shall be kept undisturbed except for any clearing required for construction of the trail, occasional vistas, or trail-use facilities described in KRS 148.750. The department shall make every effort to avoi…

The use of motorized vehicles by the general public within the right-of-way of any state scenic or recreation trail shall be prohibited and nothing in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 shall be construed as authorizing the use of motorized vehicles in these rights-of-way; provided, that the…

Any component of the system that is a part of any state park, recreation area, or similar area shall be subject to the provisions of KRS 148.610 to 148.780 and the acts under which the other areas are administered, and in the case of conflict between the provisions of these acts …

The department, in consultation with appropriate governmental agencies, and public and private organizations, shall establish a marker for trails contained in the system. An additional appropriate symbol characterizing specific trails may be included on the marker. The markers sh…

The Kentucky Trails System shall be administered by the department according to the policies and criteria set forth in KRS 148.610 to 148.780. The department shall have the responsibility for maintaining the trails and building bridges, campsites, shelters, and related public-use…

Segments of the state trails may be relocated when such relocation is deemed necessary to preserve or enhance the values for which the trails were established. Relocation may be accomplished by the department after consultation with other governmental agencies involved and follow…

Nothing in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 shall preclude a component of the state trails system from becoming a part of the national trails system. The commissioner shall coordinate the state trails system with the national trails system and is directed to encourage and assist any federa…

The department shall coordinate its efforts with and work with the Transportation Cabinet in so far as the provisions of KRS 148.610 to 148.780 and the provisions of KRS 174.100, 174.120, and 174.125 can be used to develop bicycling opportunities in the state.

Nothing in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 shall be construed as authorizing any person to enter upon or use the land in any manner without the consent of the owner.

KRS 148.610 to 148.780 may be cited as the "Kentucky Trails System Act."

There is hereby established in the State Treasury a separate trust and agency account to be known as the "Park Capital Maintenance and Renovation Fund" to be administered by the Department of Parks, with the approval of the Governor's Office for Policy and Management, for the pur…

to be deposited in fund. (1) On or after August 1, 1994, there shall be deposited in the fund created in KRS 148.800, the moneys attributable to any increase in fees and charges at the state's parks made by the department and designated by the commissioner as an increase for the …

(1) Funds in the park capital maintenance and renovation fund shall be used for the maintenance and renovation of park facilities. Maintenance shall include equipment purchases, used primarily in the maintenance of infrastructure and park facilities, and expenditures related to p…

-- Administrative regulations. The Department of Parks shall establish a promotion program within the Department of Parks to promote the sale of Kentucky-grown agricultural products, as defined in KRS 260.016, in state resort park restaurants, gift shops, concessions, and golf co…

(1) Any contract for the provision and sale of food services and agricultural products in state resort park restaurants, gift shops, concessions, and golf courses shall promote the sale of Kentucky-grown agricultural products under the Kentucky Proud™ Program in accordance with K…

agricultural products -- Administrative regulations. The Department of Parks shall establish a promotion program within the Department of Parks to require that if purchasing agricultural products, state parks purchase Kentucky- grown agricultural products if the purchasing office…

Termination. (1) The Department of Parks shall establish a steering committee which shall consist of: (a) The secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or a designee; (b) The Commissioner of Agriculture, or a designee; (c) The commissioner of the Department of Parks, o…

Conflicts of interest -- Powers. (1) The Tourism Development Finance Authority is created within the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. The authority shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, at least one (1) of whom shall represent individuals with profession…

As used in 148.851 to 148.860, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Agreement" means the tourism development agreement entered into between the authority and an approved company; (2) "Approved company" means any eligible company that has received final approval to…