§ 113A-164.7. Nature preserves held in trust.
§ 113A‑164.7. Nature preserves held in trust.
Lands dedicated for nature preserves pursuant to this Article are heldin trust by the State for those uses and purposes expressed in this Article forthe benefit of the people of North Carolina. These lands shall be managed andprotected according to regulations adopted by the Secretary. Lands dedicated asa nature preserve pursuant to G.S. 113A‑164.6 may not be used for anypurpose inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, or disposed of, bythe State without a finding by the Governor and Council of State that the otheruse or disposition is in the best interest of the State. (1985, c. 216, s. 1.)