146.650 Legislative findings regarding state's natural history -- Purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 146.650 Legislative findings regarding state's natural history -- Purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666. The General Assembly finds that the natural heritage of the Commonwealth is unique and
plays a pivotal role in the economy of the state. As the state competes in an expanding
global marketplace, this unique heritage must be recognized for its economic importance.
In addition, the General Assembly finds that Kentuckians have a deep, personal
commitment to a responsible stewardship of the land and water in order that future
Kentuckians may benefit from the state's natural heritage. Upon these findings, the
General Assembly declares that the purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666 are to:
(1) Establish a natural history museum to showcase the natural heritage of the state;
(2) Provide a focal point for gathering resources to educate Kentuckians about the value and uniqueness of the state's natural heritage and to illustrate the historical human
interactions with nature; (3) Establish a database of information on the state's natural heritage;
(4) Create a repository of historical and contemporary specimens of the state's flora, fauna, fossils, minerals, archeological remains, and other natural features; (5) Prevent the loss of specimens of Kentucky's natural heritage to other states; and
(6) Complement without duplicating the inventory duties of existing state agencies. Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 329, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.