Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

DUTY OF BOARD TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN LAND -- TRANSFER
OF JURISDICTION. It shall be the duty of the board to acquire in the name of
the state of Idaho by gift, devise, purchase, agreement, or otherwise, such
land as in its judgment may be necessary, suitable and proper for roadside
picnic, recreational or park purposes and to control, develop and maintain
such land and all existing state parks, state monuments and state recreational
areas heretofore established, acquired or designated to be used for such
purposes, except state historical monuments. Administrative jurisdiction over
all parks, park areas and recreational sites and areas, except wildlife access
sites operated by the department of fish and game and roadside picnic areas
under the jurisdiction of the department of highways is hereby specifically
transferred to the department of parks and recreation.

Click here to visit the Official Idaho State Statutes