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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies the Recreational Trails Code by adding duties related to historic
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11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 ▸ defines "historic trail";
14 ▸ requires the Division of Parks and Recreation to develop plans and
15 recommendations regarding historic trails within the state; and
16 ▸ requires the division to report recommendations and cost estimates to maintain and
17 improve historic trails.
18 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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20 Other Special Clauses:
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22 Utah Code Sections Affected:
23 ENACTS:
24 79-5-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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26 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
27 Section 1. Section 79-5-104 is enacted to read:
28 79-5-104. Historic trails -- Inventory -- Development of historic trail system --
29 Report.
30 (1) (a) As used in this section, "historic trail" means a trail in the state that pioneers
31 followed while immigrating to the Salt Lake Valley and other areas of the state during the
32 mid-nineteenth century.
33 (b) "Historic trail" may include a recreational trail.
34 (2) The division shall:
35 (a) develop plans and recommendations to develop a historic trail system throughout
36 the state that:
37 (i) provides for outdoor recreation needs;
38 (ii) facilitates access to, travel within, and enjoyment of historic places; and
39 (iii) integrates with a recreational trail network in the state; and
40 (b) coordinate the planning and development of historic trails with:
41 (i) federal land management agencies;
42 (ii) local governments;
43 (iii) private landowners;
44 (iv) state agencies; and
45 (v) interested organizations.
46 (3) The division shall prepare and submit by November 1, 2015, an initial written
47 report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee that includes
48 recommendations and cost estimates for maintaining and improving historic trails to allow
49 public enjoyment of the trails and to encourage public appreciation of Utah pioneer history.