This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Community Parklands Act of 1986.
Community Parklands Act ofGeneral Provisions
Section § 5700
This law is titled the Community Parklands Act of 1986, and that's how it should be referred to.
Community Parklands Act 1986 California parks
Section § 5701
The law emphasizes the importance of the state ensuring good quality parks and recreational opportunities for everyone in California. It recognizes that parks, beaches, and historic sites are crucial for both health and the economy. Many older parks are deteriorating, and the state needs to help local governments restore and maintain these spaces for public enjoyment.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 5701(a) It is the responsibility of the state to encourage, and assist in the provision of, better parks and enhanced recreational opportunities for all citizens of California.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 5701(b) Community, neighborhood, and regional parks, beaches, recreational areas, recreational trails, and other recreational facilities, and the preservation of historic sites and structures contribute significantly to a healthy physical and moral environment and also contribute to the economic betterment of the state.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 5701(c) Many older parks and recreational facilities have deteriorated to the point where the original investment in them may become lost, and prompt action is necessary to restore them to usefulness.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 5701(d) Accordingly, it is in the public interest for the state to assist counties, cities, and districts in providing these facilities for the use and enjoyment of citizens they serve.
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Section § 5702
This law defines specific terms related to parks and recreation as used in a particular chapter. A "District" refers to regional or recreation and park districts, or any other district that manages parks, employs a park director, provides year-round services, and spends a significant portion of its budget on parks. "Fund" is the Community Parklands Fund, and "Program" is the Community Parklands Program.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 5702(a) “District” means any regional park district formed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Chapter 3 and any recreation and park district formed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 5780). With respect to any community which is not included within a regional park district or a recreation and park district and in which no city or county provides parks or recreational areas or facilities, “district” also means any other district which is authorized by statute to operate and manage parks or recreational areas or facilities, employs a full-time park and recreation director and offers year-round park and recreation services on lands and facilities owned by the district, and allocates a substantial portion of its annual operating budget to parks or recreation areas or facilities.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 5702(b) “Fund” means the Community Parklands Fund.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 5702(c) “Program” means the Community Parklands Program established by this chapter.
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