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This bill expands the eligibility for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) grant and cooperative agreement applicants to include special districts that employ sworn personnel, as defined by Section 830 of the Penal Code. The existing law already allows cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies, and Native American tribes to apply for these grants, which support various activities related to off-highway motor vehicle recreation, such as trail maintenance, development, conservation, restoration, law enforcement, and safety education. The grants are divided into four main categories: operation and maintenance (50%), restoration (25%), law enforcement (20%), and education and safety (5%). Applicants must meet specific guidelines, including providing matching funds, complying with environmental regulations, and following a competitive application process. The bill does not substantially change the overall structure of the grant program but simply broadens the pool of potential applicants by adding special districts with sworn personnel to the list of eligible entities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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