Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, any nonmeandered lake listed in § 41-23-8 is declared open for recreational use, based on the following conditions occurring before January 1, 2017: (1) The open, obvious, and continuous recreational use by the public for a significant period; and (2) The expenditure of public funds for the construction of one or more boat ramps. Source: SL 2017 (SS), ch 1 , § 7, eff. June 12, 2017.