1. (a) The department shall maintain all highways and driveways located on the premises of institutions operated by the state, including the state fairgrounds upon a request for maintenance by the institution. The expense of maintaining a highway or driveway under this subsection shall be paid by the department, subject to the approval of the governor.

2. (b) The department shall:

   1. (1) maintain public roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures constructed on properties of the department of natural resources; and

   2. (2) construct new roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures on properties owned by the department of natural resources:

      1. (A) upon the request of the department of natural resources;
      2. (B) subject to the approval of the engineers of the department of natural resources as to the design and location of the new roads to preserve scenic values; and
      3. (C) subject to the approval of the governor.

As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.110-1993, SEC.1; P.L.195-2017, SEC.1.