2005 Idaho Code - 67-4219 — INTENT OF LEGISLATURE

                                  TITLE  67
                      STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
                                  CHAPTER 42
                                 STATE PARKS
    67-4219.  INTENT OF LEGISLATURE. It is the intent of the legislature that
the department of parks and recreation shall formulate and put into execution
a long range, comprehensive plan and program for the acquisition or leasing,
planning, protection, operation, maintenance, development and wise use of
areas of scenic beauty, recreational utility, 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. The department may fulfill this mission by operating a statewide
system of parks and recreation programs or by entering into agreements with
cities, counties, recreation districts or other political subdivisions or
agencies of the state, the federal government, tribal governments, private
landowners or nonprofit organizations, that further expand the public park and
recreation opportunities available to the public. The legislature finds that
the state of Idaho and its subdivisions should enjoy the benefits of federal
lands and assistance programs for the planning and development of the outdoor
recreational resources of the state, including the acquisition or leasing of
lands and waters and interests therein in accordance with all other applicable
laws, including applicable provisions of titles 42 and 43, Idaho Code. It is
the purpose of this act to provide authority to enable the state of Idaho and
its subdivisions to participate in the benefits of such lands and programs.