Table of Contents Sec. 23-66. Preservation of trail as state policy. It is declared to be the policy of
the state of Connecticut that the Connecticut portion of the Appalachian National Scenic
Trail be preserved in its natural character as proposed by Public Law 90-543, October
2, 1968. Sec. 23-67. Acquisition of land. Provision of facilities. The Department of Environmental Protection is hereby authorized by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise to acquire such land, including but not limited to rights-of-way and easements for
the purpose of protecting or enhancing scenic beauty, as may be deemed necessary to
establish, protect and maintain the portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
between the Massachusetts and New York State lines as designated in the Federal Register or as otherwise altered according to the provisions of Public Law 90-543, and may
also provide shelters and other facilities thereon; provided the power of eminent domain
shall not be utilized to acquire a strip of land bordering said trail no greater than two
hundred feet in overall width. Sec. 23-68. Transfer of land from other agencies. Any department or agency of
the state or of any political subdivision may transfer to the Department of Environmental
Protection lands or rights in land for such purposes on such terms and conditions as may
be agreed upon, or may enter into an agreement with the commissioner providing for
the establishment and protection of said trail. Sec. 23-69. Uses of trail and land. As ordered in Public Law 90-543, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail shall be held, developed and administered primarily as a
footpath and the natural scenic beauty thereof shall be preserved insofar as it is practicable; provided that other uses of the trail and lands acquired hereunder may be permitted,
by the owner of adjoining lands or other, in such manner and in such seasons as will
not substantially interfere with the primary use of the trail. Nothing in this section shall
be construed to limit the right of the public to pass over existing public roads which are
or may become part of the trail, nor prevent the department from performing such work
as is necessary for the purpose of forest fire protection, insect, pest and disease control. Sec. 23-70. Maintenance agreements. As stated in Public Law 90-543, the commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or with private organizations to provide for the maintenance of the trail. Sec. 23-71. Liability of grantor of right-of-way. No person who has granted a
right-of-way for said trail across his land, or his successor in title, shall be liable to any
user of the trail for injuries suffered on said right-of-way unless the injuries are caused
by his wilful or wanton misconduct as covered in the provisions of sections 52-557f to
52-557i, inclusive.
Sec. 23-66. Preservation of trail as state policy.
Sec. 23-67. Acquisition of land. Provision of facilities.
Sec. 23-68. Transfer of land from other agencies.
Sec. 23-69. Uses of trail and land.
Sec. 23-70. Maintenance agreements.
Sec. 23-71. Liability of grantor of right-of-way.
Sec. 23-72. Use of funds.
(1971, P.A. 638, S. 1.)
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(1971, P.A. 638, S. 2.)
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(1971, P.A. 638, S. 3.)
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(1971, P.A. 638, S. 4.)
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(1971, P.A. 638, S. 5.)
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(1971, P.A. 638, S. 6; P.A. 73-616, S. 22; P.A. 75-567, S. 71, 80.)
History: P.A. 73-616 replaced reference to Secs. "23-27a through 23-27k" with reference to Secs. "52-557f to 52-557i,
inclusive"; P.A. 75-567 deleted words "as they may become amended" following internal section reference.
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