Conn. Gen. Stat. § 23-73

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 23-73 - Definitions

As used in sections 23-74 to 23-80, inclusive:

(1) "Appraised value" means the fair market value of property without the consideration of the effect, if any, of dedication or other preservation related restrictions;

(2) "Acquisition" means the acquiring of real property or any interest therein by the department or its cooperators by purchase, gift or devise;

(3) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection;

(4) "Connecticut natural diversity data base" or "data base" means the department's computer-assisted inventory of threatened or endangered species, natural systems and geologic features;

(5) "Cooperating entity" or "cooperator" means a private nonprofit land-holding organization, a municipal conservation commission or any other body deemed by the commissioner as satisfactorily able to assist in the acquisition of land or able to serve as primary manager;

(6) "Department" means the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and

(7) "Program" means the Connecticut recreation and natural heritage trust program created by this section and sections 23-74 to 23-80, inclusive.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 23-73

(P.A. 86-406, S. 1, 15; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 93-1, S. 14, 45; May 25 Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-1, S. 25, 130; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)