# KRS § 149.030: 149.030 Cabinet may establish reserves and lease land

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXII_C149_S149.030

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 149.030
- **Heading:** 149.030 Cabinet may establish reserves and lease land
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 149 / Section 149.030

## Text

149.030 Cabinet may establish reserves and lease land.

The Energy and Environment Cabinet may establish forest reserves in places where the

land is suitable for the growth of timber and for the propagation of wild animal life. It

may lease lands suitable for the purpose of growing timber and adapted to the propagation

of game and wild animals. Such leases shall be for a term of not less than twenty (20) nor

more than one hundred (100) years, and the rental shall not exceed the amount of state,

county and school taxes on the property. The rentals shall be paid not later than December

31 in each year, out of funds accruing to the Energy and Environment Cabinet. All taxes

shall be paid by the owners of the property prior to or at the time the rentals are paid by

the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

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