(a) As used in this section, section 23-81a and section 16a-27, “Connecticut Heritage Area” means a place within the state that has been identified by the General Assembly as having significant historic, recreational, cultural, natural and scenic resources that form an important part of the state's heritage.
(b) Each state agency, department, board and commission (1) shall consider Connecticut Heritage Areas when developing planning documents and processes, and (2) may partner with the managing entities of such areas on projects concerning, but not limited to, environmental protection, heritage resource preservation, recreation, tourism and trail development.
(P.A. 09-221, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 09-221 effective July 8, 2009.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 23 - Parks, Forests and Public Shade Trees
Chapter 453 - Recreation and Natural Heritage Trust Program. Connecticut Heritage Areas
Section 23-74. - Recreation and natural heritage trust program. Purpose.
Section 23-75. - Land acquisition. Criteria.
Section 23-76. - Acquisitions list. Stewardship account income.
Section 23-77. - Funding sources for program purposes.
Section 23-78. - Matching funds.
Section 23-79. - Stewardship account.