The commissioner of natural resources, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to establish a fund to be known as the state assistance fund which may be used to match federal, municipal, and county funds to acquire lands for recreational purposes and to improve, expand, develop, or construct outdoor recreation facilities. Such fund cannot be used to finance more than 25 percent of the total cost of each local project for such purpose, and each local authority improving, expanding, developing, or constructing such local outdoor recreation facilities shall be required to finance at least 25 percent of the total cost of each such project before any state funds can be utilized. No state funds shall be available to such local units unless such projects shall be approved by the federal government.
History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 855, § 2; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1532.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-3-1. Duties and Powers of Department as to Recreational Policies and Programs
§ 12-3-2. Disposition of Miscellaneous Funds by Department
§ 12-3-3. Powers of Department as to Projects Generally
§ 12-3-4. Powers of Department and Board of Natural Resources as to Lake Lanier Islands Development
§ 12-3-9.1. Discount for Certified Disabled Veterans
§ 12-3-10.1. Directing Persons to Leave Parks, Historic Sites, or Recreation Areas; Penalty