Kansas Statutes 74-6609. Natural or scientific areas; inclusion in state system, procedure; dedication; articles of dedication, provisions
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 74-6609
- Board: means the natural and scientific areas advisory board created by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 74-6603
- Natural and scientific preserve: means a natural or scientific area which is formally dedicated under the provisions of this act to be maintained as nearly as possible in its natural condition and to be used in a manner and under limitations consistent with its continued preservation, without impairment, disturbance, or artificial development except that deemed necessary for scientific research, education, or public interpretation of the area. See Kansas Statutes 74-6603
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
A natural or scientific area which has been found by the board to be suitable for inclusion in the system shall become a natural and scientific preserve upon its dedication by the owner of the land or of an interest or a right therein, with the approval of the state biological survey. The dedication shall be evidenced by articles of dedication which shall be in such form as the state biological survey may approve. The articles of dedication may, consistent with the purposes of this act, define the respective rights and duties of the owner or custodian and the state biological survey; contain provisions relating to management, development use, public access, sale or transfer; provide or create reversionary rights; contain such other provisions as may be necessary or advisable; and vary in provisions from one natural and scientific preserve to another.