Section 33-11-108 - State trails system(1) The commission shall designate a state trails system. The trails comprising such system shall meet criteria established by the commission and shall be consistent with the objectives of this article.(2) The commission shall establish a procedure whereby federal, state, and local governments and nongovernmental organizations may propose trails for inclusion within the system.(3) In consultation with appropriate federal, state, and local governments and nongovernmental organizations, the commission shall establish a procedure for review and public hearings upon proposals for the inclusion of trails in the system.(4) The commission may participate in the planning, establishment, development, and long-term operation and maintenance of segments of national scenic trails which might be authorized by the congress of the United States.(5) The establishment of trails to or along lakes, streams, or reservoirs shall not constitute any determination relative to the suitability of the river segment for designation as a wild, scenic, or recreational river under the federal "Wild and Scenic Rivers Act".L. 84: Entire article added, p. 891, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 90: (5) added, p. 1534, § 3, effective May 29. L. 2012: (1) to (4) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1221, § 45, effective June 4.This section is similar to former § 33-42-108 as it existed prior to 1984.
For the federal "Wild and Scenic Rivers Act", see Pub.L. 90-542, codified at 16 U.S.C. §1271 et seq.