146.490 Custody of nature preserve. An owner of an area which is dedicated as a nature preserve may retain custody thereof, or may designate a custodian, subject to the rules and regulations of the office. If the owner or custodian declines, is unable, or fails to administer and manage the nature preserve in accordance with the articles of dedication, the office shall undertake such custodial functions as may be necessary for the protection, maintenance, and use of the nature preserve until the disability is removed. Whenever feasible, and c onsistent with the articles of dedication, the office shall vest custody of a nature preserve in the former owner, a private organization or an individual. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 34, effective July 14, 2018. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 118, sec. 17.
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