79-8-102. Definitions.

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Effective 5/6/2026

As used in this chapter:

(1)"Accessible to the general public" in relation to the awarding of an infrastructure grant, means:

(a)the public may use the infrastructure in accordance with federal and state regulations; and

(b)no community or group retains exclusive rights to access the infrastructure.

(2)"Advisory committee" means the Utah Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Advisory Committee created in Section 79-7-206 .

(3)"Children," in relation to the awarding of a UCORE grant, means individuals who are six years old or older and 18 years old or younger.

(4)"Director" means the director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation.

(5)"Division" means the Division of Outdoor Recreation.

(6)"Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources.

(7)"Infrastructure grant" means an outdoor recreational infrastructure grant described in Section 79-8-401 .

(a)"Recreational infrastructure project" means an undertaking to build, improve, or restore an approved facility, installation, or natural feature needed for the public to access and enjoy the state's outdoors.

(b)"Recreational infrastructure project" includes the:

(i)establishment, construction, or renovation of a trail, trail infrastructure, or a trail facility;

(ii)construction of a project or restoration of a waterbody for a water-related outdoor recreational activity;

(iii)development of a project for a wildlife watching opportunity, including bird watching;

(iv)development of a project that provides a winter recreation amenity;

(v)construction or improvement of a community park that has an amenity for outdoor recreation;

(vi)construction or improvement of a naturalistic and accessible playground; and

(vii)construction of a trail or facility, improvement of a trail or facility, or acquisition of equipment that improves access for disabled or adaptive users.

(9)"UCORE grant" means a children's outdoor recreation and education grant described in Section 79-8-302 .

(a)"Underserved community" means a group of people, including a municipality, county, or American Indian tribe, that is economically disadvantaged.

(b)"Underserved community" includes an economically disadvantaged community where in relation to awarding a UCORE grant, the children of the community, including children with disabilities, have limited access to outdoor recreation or education programs.

Amended by Chapter 15 , 2026 General Session