Section 5310 - Public wild plant sanctuaries(a) The department may, when deemed necessary to protect wild plant species afforded consideration under this act, acquire natural areas of land or aquatic habitat, or designate such areas on land previously acquired for the establishment of public wild plant sanctuaries.(b) The department may, when deemed necessary to protect a species afforded protection under this act, acquire natural areas of land or aquatic habitat.(c) The secretary shall utilize all existing authority vested in the department to carry out the purposes of this section.(d) The department may allow, under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by regulation, individuals or groups to assist in the management of designated areas for the purpose of promoting wild plants.(e) Such areas established under this section shall be utilized whenever feasible, for scientific or educational purposes.1982, June 23, P.L. 597, No. 170, § 10, effective 1/1/1983.