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Kentucky Effort to Promote Outdoor Motorized Recreation Signed Into Law

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

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Governor Matt Bevin signed into law legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA).

Legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin. Under the new law, the state will establish, maintain and promote a recreational trail system throughout the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) to increase economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors. The law will provide recreational opportunities for, among other things, all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycle riding, rock climbing, off-highway vehicle driving and pleasure driving. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.