13:8C-34. Conveyance of land by local government unit, conditions

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34. a. A local government unit may convey lands held by the local government unit for recreation and conservation purposes to the federal government, the State, another local government unit, or a qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organization, provided that

(1)the lands will continue to be preserved and used for recreation and conservation purposes,

(2)any restrictions on the lands when they were held by the local government unit are maintained by the new owner, and

(3)at least one public hearing on the proposed conveyance is held by the local government unit at least 90 days prior to final approval thereof by the local government unit.

b. The local government unit shall provide to the commissioner

(1)at least 30 days' advance written notice of any public hearing to be held on any such conveyance,

(2)within 90 days after final approval of the conveyance by the local government unit, written proof that any such public hearing was held, and

(3)written notice of the conveyance within 90 days after it has been executed.

L.1999,c.152,s.34.