1. (1)

   1. (a) There is created the "Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant Program" administered by the division.
   2. (b) Subject to Subsection (1)(c), 15% of the unencumbered amount in the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Account, created in Section 79-8-106, at the beginning of each fiscal year may be used for the grant program.
   3. (c) The percentage outlined in Subsection (1)(b) may be increased or decreased at the beginning of a fiscal year if approved by the executive director after consultation with the director and the advisory committee.

2. (2) The division may seek to accomplish the following objectives in administering the grant program:

   1. (a) rehabilitate or restore high priority trails for both motorized and nonmotorized uses;
   2. (b) rehabilitate or restore high demand recreation areas on public lands; and
   3. (c) encourage the public land entities to engage with volunteer groups to aid with portions of needed trail work.

3. (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules, after consulting with the advisory committee, establishing the eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive a recreation restoration infrastructure grant, including:

   1. (a) the form and process of submitting annual project proposals to the division for a recreation restoration infrastructure grant;
   2. (b) which entities are eligible to apply for a recreation restoration infrastructure grant;
   3. (c) specific categories of recreation restoration projects that are eligible for a recreation restoration infrastructure grant;
   4. (d) the method and formula for determining recreation restoration infrastructure grant amounts; and
   5. (e) the reporting requirements of a recipient of a recreation restoration infrastructure grant.

Amended by Chapter 48, 2023 General Session