BILL NUMBER: AB 2518	CHAPTERED  07/06/04

	CHAPTER  109
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  JULY 6, 2004
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  JULY 5, 2004
	PASSED THE SENATE  JUNE 24, 2004
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  APRIL 22, 2004
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 16, 2004

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Keene

                        FEBRUARY 20, 2004

   An act to add Section 5080.29 to the Public Resources Code,
relating to state parks.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 2518, Keene.  State parks:  concession contracts.
   Existing law authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to
enter into contracts for the construction, maintenance, and operation
of concessions within units of the state park system for the safety
and convenience of the general public in the use and enjoyment of,
and the enhancement of recreational and educational experiences at,
units of the state park system.  Existing law provides that the
maximum term of those concession contracts is 10 years, or up to 20
years, if the Director of Parks and Recreation makes specified
determinations.  Existing law prohibits the term of a concession
contract from exceeding 20 years without specific authorization by
statute.
   This bill would authorize the department to enter into concession
contracts for the development, operation, and maintenance of marinas,
for a term of up to 30 years, if the director determines that this
longer term is necessary to allow for amortization of the loan, or to
serve the best interests of the state.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 5080.29 is added to the Public Resources Code,
to read:
   5080.29.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including
subdivision (a) of Section 5080.18, the department may enter into
concession contracts for the development, operation, and maintenance
of marinas, for a term of up to 30 years, if the director determines
that the term authorized under this section is necessary to allow for
amortization of the loan, or to serve the best interests of the
state.