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2015 Utah Code
Title 63N - Governor's Office of Economic Development
Chapter 9 - Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation
Section 104 - Creation of office and appointment of director -- Purposes of office.

Universal Citation:
UT Code ยง 63N-9-104 (2015)
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Effective 5/12/2015
63N-9-104. Creation of office and appointment of director -- Purposes of office.
  • (1) There is created within the Governor's Office of Economic Development the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.
  • (2)
    • (a) The executive director shall appoint a director of the outdoor recreation office.
    • (b) The director shall report to the executive director and may appoint staff.
  • (3) The purposes of the office are to:
    • (a) coordinate outdoor recreation policy, management, and promotion:
      • (i) among state and federal agencies and local government entities in the state; and
      • (ii) with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office created in Section 63J-4-602, if public land is involved;
    • (b) promote economic development by:
      • (i) coordinating with outdoor recreation stakeholders;
      • (ii) improving recreational opportunities; and
      • (iii) recruiting outdoor recreation business;
    • (c) recommend to the governor and Legislature policies and initiatives to enhance recreational amenities and experiences in the state and help implement those policies and initiatives;
    • (d) develop data regarding the impacts of outdoor recreation in the state; and
    • (e) promote the health and social benefits of outdoor recreation, especially to young people.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 283, 2015 General Session
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