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146.650 Legislative findings regarding state's natural history -- Purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666.

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Page 1 of 1 146.650 Legislative findings regarding state's natural history -- Purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666. The General Assembly finds that the natural heritage of the Commonwealth is unique and <br>plays a pivotal role in the economy of the state. As the state competes in an expanding <br>global marketplace, this unique heritage must be recognized for its economic importance. <br>In addition, the General Assembly finds that Kentuckians have a deep, personal <br>commitment to a responsible stewardship of the land and water in order that future <br>Kentuckians may benefit from the state's natural heritage. Upon these findings, the <br>General Assembly declares that the purposes of KRS 146.650 to 146.666 are to: <br>(1) Establish a natural history museum to showcase the natural heritage of the state; <br>(2) Provide a focal point for gathering resources to educate Kentuckians about the value and uniqueness of the state's natural heritage and to illustrate the historical human <br>interactions with nature; (3) Establish a database of information on the state's natural heritage; <br>(4) Create a repository of historical and contemporary specimens of the state's flora, fauna, fossils, minerals, archeological remains, and other natural features; (5) Prevent the loss of specimens of Kentucky's natural heritage to other states; and <br>(6) Complement without duplicating the inventory duties of existing state agencies. Effective: July 14, 2000 <br>History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 329, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.