2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 148 - PARKS AND TOURISM
148.650 Establishment and designation of trails.
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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 state-owned wildlife
management area; and
(b) Such trails meet the criteria established in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 and
supplementary criteria as may be prescribed by the department.
The department may establish and designate state recreation trails 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 state-owned wildlife
management area;
(b) Such trails are reasonably accessible to urban areas;
(c) Such trails meet the criteria established in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 and
supplementary criteria as may be prescribed by the department; and
(d) Fee simple, scenic easements, or other rights are obtained from private
landowners through which a state recreation trail may pass. The
department may establish and designate state recreation trails on lands
under the jurisdiction of a federal agency, when in the opinion of the
federal agency and the commissioner such lands may be so developed
under the provisions of federal law and the provisions of paragraphs (b)
and (c) of this subsection.
As provided in this section, trails within park, forest, recreation areas, state
natural areas, or any other public area excluding state-owned wildlife
management areas may be established and designated state recreation trails
by the department.
Connecting or side trails within park, forest, recreation areas, or natural areas
may be established, designated, and marked as components of a state
recreation or state scenic trail.
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 288, sec. 6.
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