(a) For the purpose of preserving or protecting a designated river corridor, the commissioner is authorized to acquire real property or any interest therein within such corridor. Such acquisition may be by purchase, gift or devise. The commissioner is authorized to accept any gift or bequest of money or other personal property to be used to acquire such real property or interest therein or to meet expenses involved in maintaining such real property. Such funds shall be held by the State Treasurer to be used and expended under the direction of the commissioner.
(b) For the purposes of preserving or protecting a designated river corridor, a municipality may acquire real property, or any interest therein, within such corridor. Such acquisition may be by purchase, gift or devise. Such municipality is authorized to accept any gift or bequest of money or other personal property to be used to acquire such real property or interest therein, or to meet expenses involved in maintaining such real property.
(P.A. 94-150, S. 9.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 25 - Water Resources. Flood and Erosion Control
Chapter 484 - Protected Rivers
Section 25-200. - Short title: Protected Rivers Act.
Section 25-201. - Definitions.
Section 25-202. - Eligible river corridors.
Section 25-203. - Establishment of river committees.
Section 25-207. - Structures and uses existing at time of designation of river corridor.
Section 25-208. - Acquisition of land within designated river corridor by state or municipality.
Section 25-209. - Commissioner authorized to provide guidance re river corridor protection plans.