1. (1)

   1. (a) There is created within the department the Division of Outdoor Recreation.
   2. (b) The division has the purpose of providing, maintaining, and coordinating motorized and nonmotorized recreation within the state as the recreation authority of the state.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The division is under the administration and general supervision of the executive director.
   2. (b) The division shall notify the commission as provided in statute on issues related to outdoor recreation.

3. (3)

   1. (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules, when expressly authorized by this chapter:

      1. (i) regarding issues related to outdoor recreation; and

      2. (ii) after notifying the commission, except for rules made under:

         1. (A) Chapter 5, Recreational Trails; and
         2. (B) Chapter 8, Outdoor Recreation Grants.
   2. (b) In accordance with Subsection (3)(a), the division shall make rules governing the collection of charges under Subsection 79-7-203(8).

Amended by Chapter 68, 2022 General Session