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15-11-708. Grant distribution.
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15-11-708. Grant distribution.
(a)(1) A grant application under this subchapter that meets the criteria under § 15-11-705 shall be submitted to the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program Advisory Board by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for review and comment.
(2) The board shall recommend grants for approval by the secretary.
(3) The secretary shall designate the grant recipients that are eligible for moneys under this subchapter and notify the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of the grant recipients.
(b) The commission agrees to receive grant designations submitted by the secretary and approve distribution of moneys annually to eligible grant recipients in the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program as follows:
(1) A maximum of eighty percent (80%) of the moneys for grants for wildlife observation trail development to cities or counties; and
(2) A maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the moneys for grants for wildlife observation trail development to state agencies or nonprofit organizations.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 15-11-708
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15-11-708. Grant distribution.
(a)(1) A grant application under this subchapter that meets the criteria under § 15-11-705 shall be submitted to the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program Advisory Board by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for review and comment.
(2) The board shall recommend grants for approval by the secretary.
(3) The secretary shall designate the grant recipients that are eligible for moneys under this subchapter and notify the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of the grant recipients.
(b) The commission agrees to receive grant designations submitted by the secretary and approve distribution of moneys annually to eligible grant recipients in the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program as follows:
(1) A maximum of eighty percent (80%) of the moneys for grants for wildlife observation trail development to cities or counties; and
(2) A maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the moneys for grants for wildlife observation trail development to state agencies or nonprofit organizations.
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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
15-11-705. Wildlife Observation Trails — Development.
(a) To accept a wildlife observation trail into the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program and be eligible to receive grant moneys under this subchapter, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall require that the wildlife observation trail:
(1) Meet the criteria established by the department after consultation with the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program Advisory Board of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The criteria shall include without limitation:
(A) A right-of-way or easement for public use for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
(B) Trail operation and maintenance by a responsible organization for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
(C) Adherence to state trails standards and guidelines for the trail type designated;
(D) Location and design of the wildlife observation trail so that it is optimally attractive for wildlife observation;
(E) Readiness of the wildlife observation trail for public use; and
(F) Proper marking and signing;
(2) Conform to goals established in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan or the Arkansas Trails Plan; and
(3) Promote tourism and economic development.
(b) When designating the grant recipients that are eligible for moneys under this subchapter, the department shall give more consideration to the location and design of a wildlife observation trail that:
(1) Is assessed to be a tourism attraction;
(2) Promotes economic development;
(3) Is designed to have particular appeal to youths for optimal wildlife observation; and
(4) Is designed to provide access for hunting or fishing activities.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 15-11-705
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