Chapter15. PUBLIC LANDS.  


Article 1. Administration, etc., of Unused Public Lands.
§ 9-15-1. Definitions.
§ 9-15-2. Jurisdiction and control of unused lands; recommendations as to policy generally.
§ 9-15-3. Determination and listing of unused lands suitable for devotion to forest culture; use of same as state forests or state parks.
§ 9-15-4. Concentration of ownership of scattered state owned lands.
§ 9-15-5. Duties of department to be performed without prejudice, etc., to rights of trust beneficiaries or state institutions; department to act as technical advisor.
§ 9-15-6. Ascertainment of description and location of lands owned or held in trust by state, state institutions, etc.; classification of lands and preparation of records of ownership.
§ 9-15-7. Disposition of records generally.
§ 9-15-8. Filing of lists of used and unused lands by state departments and institutions; filing of lists of improvements made on said lands; disposition of lists.
§ 9-15-9. Preparation and disposition of records showing ownership, general character, disposition, etc., of used and unused lands.
§ 9-15-10. Notice, etc., of change in status, disposition or acquisition of used and unused lands.
§ 9-15-11. Preparation of county maps showing ownership and location of lands owned by state institutions or departments.
§ 9-15-12. Preparation of lists of lands owned by state, state institutions, etc., for county tax assessors; notice of acquisition or disposition of lands.
§ 9-15-13. Acquisition of lands to which state entitled; recordation of same.
§ 9-15-14. Duty to determine best use for which unused lands may be adapted; use of same for purpose for which suited.
§ 9-15-15. Disposition of revenues from unused lands managed by department; charges for administration, protection, mapping, etc.
§ 9-15-16. Maximum amount for charges for administration, etc., of lands.
§ 9-15-17. Fund for management, etc., of unused lands.
§ 9-15-18. Sale of timber, minerals, etc., from lands; lease, exchange or sale of lands, etc.
§ 9-15-19. Effect of article on local laws, etc., governing ownership, management, etc., of lands in counties.
Article 2. Administration of School Lands, Swamp and Overflowed Lands, etc.
§ 9-15-30. Title to swamp and overflowed lands and swamp and overflowed indemnity lands patented to state by federal government; utilization, disposition, etc., of same generally.
§ 9-15-31. Management and supervision of school lands, swamp and overflowed lands, etc.
§ 9-15-32. Land clerk - Qualifications and appointment.
§ 9-15-33. Land clerk - Examination, etc., of lands.
§ 9-15-34. Institution, etc., of practice of forestry and enforcement of state fire and trespass laws - School lands.
§ 9-15-35. Institution, etc., of practice of forestry and enforcement of state fire and trespass laws - Swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-36. Leasing of school lands.
§ 9-15-37. Institution of civil actions to clear title to school lands, etc.; cruising of timber, surveying of lands, investigation of claims to lands, etc.
§ 9-15-38. Sales of timber or minerals from school or swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-39. Disposition of revenues from sales of timber or minerals or from rentals or leases - School lands.
§ 9-15-40. Disposition of revenues from sales of timber or minerals or from rentals or leases - Swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-41. Sales of school lands - Authorized.
§ 9-15-42. Sales of school lands - Issuance of patents to purchasers.
§ 9-15-43. Sales of school lands - Disposition of revenues from sales.
§ 9-15-44. Exchanges of school lands.
§ 9-15-45. Leases, exchanges or sales of swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-46. Issuance of patents to purchasers of swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-47. Disposition of revenue from sales, etc., of swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-48. Claims of title to swamp and overflowed lands.
§ 9-15-49. Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - When required.
§ 9-15-50. Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - File of proof submitted.
§ 9-15-51. Corrections of errors in records pertaining to school or swamp and overflowed lands - Certifications of corrected records.
§ 9-15-52. Sale or leasing of sand or gravel on public water bottoms and certain state lands - Negotiation, consummation and administration of contracts, leases, etc.
§ 9-15-53. Sale or leasing of sand or gravel on public water bottoms and certain state lands - Disposition and expenditure of revenues.
§ 9-15-54. Release of sand for use in beach project.
§ 9-15-55. Retention by state of title to certain filled lands; rights of access.
§ 9-15-56. Application for beach project; issuance of permit.
Article 3. Sale or Lease of Certain Real Property by State.
§ 9-15-70. Applicability; reservation of rights.
§ 9-15-71. Real property owned by state to be sold or leased by auction or sealed bids.
§ 9-15-72. Lands Division responsible for selling or leasing property.
§ 9-15-73. Appraisal.
§ 9-15-74. Minimum amount at which property may be sold or leased; determination as to selling or leasing; acceptance or rejection of bids; determination as to whether sale be by auction or bids.
§ 9-15-75. Advertising.
§ 9-15-76. Binders.
§ 9-15-77. Payment of expenses by department, board, bureau, etc., selling or leasing property; payment of fee to Lands Division.
§ 9-15-78. Bids to be publicly taken by director; notice; bids to become public record.
§ 9-15-79. Negotiation where no bids received or bids rejected; no sale or lease at price less than highest bid or minimum; payment; closing.
§ 9-15-80. Certain persons prohibited from bidding on or purchasing property.
§ 9-15-81. Criminal and civil actions and penalties for violations of article.
§ 9-15-82. Article not to apply to certain transfers, reversions, sales, etc.
§ 9-15-83. Proceeds from sale to be deposited to credit of fund of state entity.
§ 9-15-84. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Article 4. Disclosure of Information Concerning Purchase of Real Property with Public Funds.
§ 9-15-100. Disclosure requirements.