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<ns0:AuthorText authorType="LEAD_AUTHOR">Introduced by Senator Umberg</ns0:AuthorText>
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<ns0:Title>An act to add Section 5011.4 to the Public Resources Code, relating to state parks. </ns0:Title>
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<ns0:Subject>State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.</ns0:Subject>
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<html:p>Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would require an eligible Gold Star Family member, as defined, upon presentation of proof to the department, to be issued a pass for
use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.</html:p>
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Section 5011.4 is added to the
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(a)
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For purposes of this section, “eligible Gold Star Family member” means a person who meets both of the following requirements:
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(1)
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The person is a resident of the state.
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The person is eligible to receive a gold star lapel button pursuant to Section 1126 of Title 10 of the United States Code.
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An eligible Gold Star Family member, upon presentation of proof to the department, shall be issued a pass entitling the bearer
to the use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.
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The department shall adopt regulations, as necessary, for purposes of implementing this section.
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Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service. This bill would require an eligible Gold Star Family member, as defined, upon presentation of proof to the department, to be issued a pass for use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system. |