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State parks and related sites are designated as part of the state park system, with stated exceptions, and the Commissioner’s existing power to sell, lease, or exchange such property is not limited by this section.
The Division of Parks may enter into contracts for concessions in state park areas, subject to exceptions in the article.
The Division of Parks must prepare an invitation to bid for qualifying concession contracts, and concessionaires are responsible for maintaining leased state facilities.
The Division of Parks must advertise sealed bids for concessions, and the Commissioner must mail solicitations to people or entities who requested to be listed. Bids must be sealed, opened publicly at the stated time, and kept in a permanent file open to public inspection.
The Commissioner must require bonds for park concession contracts, and a successful bidder has 20 days to execute the contract and provide required bonds and insurance. The Commissioner may reject all bids and later negotiate a contract if the state’s terms are better.
Concession contracts for state park occupancy must go to the highest responsible bidder, include reasonable public rates and charges, and may be reviewed and adjusted by the Commissioner.
Bidders for concessions must file a complete financial statement with their bids, and state officials may verify it. A concession contract should not be granted to someone without sufficient financial resources.
A concession contract that has been awarded may not be cancelled unless the contract itself allows it.
Concession contracts generally cannot exceed six years, but they may be extended up to 12 years if the concessionaire must make major contract-specified expenditures on the premises.
Concession contracts under this article must be consummated by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, and they must have written approval from the Attorney General, the Chief Examiner of the Department of Public Accounts, and the Governor on the contract face.
This article does not apply to certain park leasing and concession activities, with listed exceptions and limits.
The Division of Parks must care for the monument and the 25-foot-square parcel where it stands.
The State Department of Transportation may build, rebuild, and maintain certain roads to and within state park lands when requested by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
After September 8, 1967, the State Department of Transportation may have the duty to repair and maintain roads and bridges in state parks and state-owned public fishing lake areas.
Counties and incorporated cities or towns in Alabama may give land to the state park system and may appropriate money to support it.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may not sell, trade, or rearrange land within Monte Sano State Park, but it may expand the park and grant easements, permits, licenses, and rights-of-way at its discretion.
Certain military members and qualifying Alabama residents get free admission to state parks when they show required proof.
Certain state parks with a lodging facility and restaurant may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption Monday through Saturday; parks that already allow Sunday sales may sell every day.
This chapter is called the “Alabama Public Recreational and Historical Facilities Improvement Act.”
The State Treasurer must pay bond principal, any premium, and interest when they mature, and keep appropriate records.
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