32-825. Same; powers of department. - Kansas Statutes

32-825

Chapter 32.--WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION Article 8.--DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS

      32-825.   Same; powers of department.The department, as theadministrative agency of the state for suchfederal assistance and benefits as may be available under the land andwater conservation fund act of 1965, shall have the right and isauthorized and empowered to:

      (a)   Apply for such assistance and benefits as may beavailable to the state under such act, and the state treasurer is herebyauthorized and empowered to receive and disburse such moneys upon propervoucher by the department;

      (b)   develop, operate and maintain outdoor recreation areas and facilities ofthe state and acquire land, water and interest in land and water for such areasand facilities, the title of such land, water or interest to be in the state ofKansas;

      (c)   enter into contracts and agreements with individuals, politicalsubdivisions, governmental agencies and the United States or any appropriateagency thereof;

      (d)   keep financial and otherrecords relating thereto and furnish appropriate officials and agencies of thestate and of the United States such reports and information as may bereasonably necessary to enable such officials and agencies to perform theirduties under such act;

      (e)   coordinate its activities with andrepresent the interests of all individuals, agencies and politicalsubdivisions of the state, subject to the provisions ofK.S.A. 32-824, 32-825 and 32-826, in the planning, development andmaintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities within the state;and

      (f)   do and perform such other acts as may be necessary to comply withfederal requirements in securing for the state the assistance and benefitsprovided by the land and water conservation fund act of 1965.

      History:   L. 1965, ch. 453, § 3;L. 1988, ch. 301, § 17;L. 1989, ch. 118, § 12; July 1.