AI-assisted research summary: The department may enter a cooperative agreement for the site, may transfer at least $56,000 annually if appropriated, and the operating entity must set site rules subject to state parks approval.
§1701. Kent Plantation House, agreements for operation and maintenance A. The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is hereby authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with any appropriate public or private entity for the operation and maintenance of the Kent House State Historic Site, also known as the Kent Plantation House. Such agreement shall be made and implemented in the same manner and subject to the same provisions as agreements between parishes, municipalities, and political subdivisions as provided in Subpart A of Part VII of Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. B. Subject to annual appropriations, to be provided in appropriations for the operations of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and specifically designated for such purpose, the department is authorized to transfer funds of not less than fifty-six thousand dollars annually, as appropriated, to the operating entity for the performance of such operation and maintenance. The department shall include in its annual request for operating funds an amount sufficient to accomplish the obligations so transferred. C. The operating entity shall establish rules, regulations, and policies consistent with state and local law for the operation of said site, and all such rules, regulations, and policies shall be subject to approval by the office of state parks of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Added by Acts 1983, No. 613, §1; eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1999, No. 709, §3.