A. The Director is authorized to acquire by gift or purchase (i) unrestricted fee simple title to tracts, (ii) fee simple title to such land subject to reservation of farming rights or timber rights or (iii) easements in gross or other interests in real estate as are designed to maintain the character of the land as open-space land. Whenever practicable in the judgment of the Director, real property acquired pursuant to this chapter shall be made available for agricultural and timbering uses which are compatible with the purposes of this chapter.
B. The Director is authorized to acquire, in the name of the Commonwealth, by gift or purchase, any real property or any interest therein, as the Director deems necessary for obtaining, maintaining, improving, protecting and conserving outdoor areas suitable for the development of a system of outdoor recreational facilities, and to transfer such property to other state agencies as provided in § 2.2-1150.
1984, c. 739, § 10-21.3:7; 1988, c. 891.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 2 - Parks and Recreation
§ 10.1-200. Duties related to parks and outdoor recreation; additional powers
§ 10.1-200.1. State park master planning
§ 10.1-200.01. Lyme disease signage
§ 10.1-200.2. Littering in state parks; civil penalty
§ 10.1-200.3. Admittance and parking in state parks; prohibitions; civil penalty
§ 10.1-201. Acquisition of lands of scenic beauty, recreational utility or historical interest
§ 10.1-202. Gifts, funds, and fees designated for state parks; establishment of funds
§ 10.1-202.1. Golden Passport established; free entry into state parks
§ 10.1-203. Establishment, protection and maintenance of Appalachian Trail
§ 10.1-204. Statewide system of trails
§ 10.1-204.1. (Expires January 1, 2027) State Trails Advisory Committee established; report
§ 10.1-205. Management of False Cape State Park
§ 10.1-205.1. Breaks Interstate Park Compact of 1954
§ 10.1-207. Cooperation of other departments, etc.
§ 10.1-210. Additional powers of the Department
§ 10.1-211. Additional duties of the Department
§ 10.1-212. Virginia Natural Heritage Program
§ 10.1-213. Dedication of natural area preserves
§ 10.1-214. Virginia natural area preserves system established
§ 10.1-215. Natural Area Preservation Fund established
§ 10.1-216. Natural area registry