Oklahoma § 74-2225 - Not-for-profit foundations - Support of state parks

§ 74-2225. Not-for-profit foundations - Support of state parks

A. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission is encouraged

to explore the potential benefits of not-for-profit foundations for

support of state parks. Such support from a not-for-profit

foundation shall not substitute for the obligation of the state to

support the natural resources infrastructure of the state, but shall

serve only as a supplement to state funding and as a means to

further assist the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department in

preserving the natural resources and historical, educational, and

cultural facilities of significance in the state.

B. There is hereby authorized the establishment of a not-forprofit state park foundation for the purpose of encouraging

contributions by private individuals, companies, foundations,

corporations, and others in the private and public sectors.

Contributions shall be utilized for the support, preservation, and

development of state park properties. This support, preservation,

and development shall include, but is not limited to, preservation

of historic facilities, development of educational and interpretive

programs, materials, and other means of support.

C. As used in this section, a “state park foundation” means any

company, trust, corporation, or association:

1. That solicits money or property in the name of any state

park under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and

2. Which is exempt from federal income taxes.

D. The Commission may refuse to accept any grant, award, or

donation of real or personal property offered by or through a state

park foundation.

E. No employee of the Department shall be a voting member of a

state park foundation board. Members of the Commission may serve on

the board of a state park foundation, but shall not constitute a

majority of the members of the board of the foundation. No member

of the Commission serving on the board or an employee of the

Department serving as an ex officio member of the board shall be

compensated by the foundation for service as a member of the

foundation board.

F. A state park foundation created pursuant to this section

shall not be an entity of state government. No state funds shall be

deposited in any account owned or controlled by a state park

foundation.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.