USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 49 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter : CHAPTER 550 - STATE 4-H CAMP
As used in this chapter, unless the
context otherwise requires:
1. “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada.
2. “Director” means the Director of the Agricultural Extension
Department of the Public Service Division of the Nevada System of Higher
Education.
3. “State 4-H Camp” means the State 4-H Camp Institute and Exhibit.
[Part 1:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.01]—(NRS A 1965, 258; 1969, 1445;
1993, 414)
The State 4-H Camp Institute
and Exhibit located in Douglas County, Nevada, is hereby continued and
established with branches, as or when located, in the respective counties
of this State, as a part of the cooperative extension work undertaken by
the State of Nevada pursuant to NRS 396.690 , and for other purposes.
[Part 1:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.01]—(NRS A 1965, 259)
The purpose of the State 4-H Camp is to
provide a living environment to members of 4-H clubs and other youth
groups which is conducive to stimulating the development of youth to a
high standard of useful and productive citizenship. The State 4-H Camp
shall render assistance and conduct such programs as will develop
leadership aptitudes, skills and other attributes necessary for the
intellectual and physical development of the youth to be served and thus
perpetuate the work embodied in the creed of the 4-H clubs of the United
States.
[2:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.02]—(NRS A 1965, 259)
The State 4-H Camp Advisory Council is
hereby created, to consist of 12 members chosen for terms of 3 years as
follows:
1. Four members from the leaders of 4-H clubs in this State,
elected by the leaders.
2. Two members appointed by the President of the University of
Nevada, Reno.
3. Four members designated from among its members by the Nevada
Farm Bureau.
4. Two members from the Agricultural Extension Service, elected by
the county agents.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 261; A 1969, 1445)
1. The Director, under the supervision and control of the Board of
Regents, is authorized and directed:
(a) To care for, manage and develop all property, lands, buildings
and equipment of the State 4-H Camp.
(b) To make uniform regulations for the use and occupancy thereof,
not contrary to the provisions of this chapter, giving priority of use
first to Nevada 4-H club members and second to other youth groups of the
State.
(c) To attend to the entire business and financial affairs of the
State 4-H Camp, including submission of a specific budget to the Board of
Regents for the development, operation and management of the property.
2. To that end, the Director shall cooperate with the State 4-H
Camp Advisory Council, the State 4-H Leaders’ Council, youth
organizations, farm organizations, counties and cities in this State, and
other private or government organizations or individuals deemed advisable
in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[Part 4:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.04]—(NRS A 1965, 259)
The Board of Regents may receive donations or gifts
from private or public organizations specifically for the development and
operation of the State 4-H Camp property, subject to the overall
development plans prescribed by the Director and approved by the Board of
Regents and the 4-H Camp Advisory Council.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 261)
1. The lands, premises and property of the State 4-H Camp, or any
part thereof, may, when not required for immediate use or occupancy by
4-H members or youth organizations, be made available, under regulations
prescribed by the Director with the approval of the Board of Regents, for
occupancy and use by other public or private organizations, for
educational purposes, for conventions or other noncommercial and
nonprofit purposes, at such charge or rental as shall be compensatory,
but not primarily for profit.
2. All moneys received in payment of such rents or charges shall
be credited to the Account of the State 4-H Camp. All disbursements for
the State 4-H Camp shall be made on claims against the Account, which
shall be established specifically for the State 4-H Camp and its
activities.
[Part 4:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.04]—(NRS A 1965, 260)
The Board of
Regents, upon the recommendation of the Director and the State 4-H Camp
Advisory Council, and with the approval of the Governor, may lease,
exchange or sell any parcel or parcels of real property composing the
State 4-H Camp when such land can no longer serve the purpose and intent
of this chapter. When any such land is so leased or sold, the proceeds
shall be credited to the Account of the State 4-H Camp and used,
consistently with the purpose and intent of this chapter, only for:
1. Further development and operations of the present State 4-H
Camp;
2. Reestablishment and development of the State 4-H Camp on a new
site; or
3. Establishment and development of branches.
[Part 4:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.04]—(NRS A 1965, 260)
1. With the approval of the Board of Regents and the 4-H Camp
Advisory Council, the Director is authorized to conduct negotiations with
public or private agencies for:
(a) The acquisition or granting of rights-of-way.
(b) The adjustment of boundaries.
(c) Adequate highways and means of ingress and egress to and from
the site of the State 4-H Camp.
(d) Adequate fire and other protection.
(e) Necessary water, sewer and utility services.
2. No such negotiations shall bind the Board of Regents or require
the conveyance by it of any lands or rights in or to lands, unless or
until the same shall be ratified and specifically authorized by the Board
of Regents.
[7:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.07]—(NRS A 1965, 260)
1. Any county in which is maintained an active 4-H club program as
disclosed by the records of the Director may erect a building on the
lands occupied by the State 4-H Camp and its branches, subject to uniform
regulations prescribed by the Director and approved by the Board of
Regents. The building may be reserved and devoted in whole or in part for
the use of the county and the benefit of the 4-H clubs of the county,
subject to approved occupancy and use regulations. Funds for such a
building may be appropriated by the board of county commissioners from
the county general fund of the county affected.
2. Any such building previously so erected may be subject to
continued use and occupancy, with the right to improve or enlarge the
same, consistently with the intent and purpose of this chapter.
[5:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.05]—(NRS A 1965, 261)
The title to the
site of the State 4-H Camp in Douglas County, Nevada, as existing on
January 1, 1965, is hereby vested in the Board of Regents, who are hereby
authorized and directed to take possession of the State 4-H Camp property.
[3:117:1947; 1943 NCL § 363.03]—(NRS A 1965, 261)
