23-2-113. Summer motorized recreation trail grant program -- rulemaking. (1) There is a summer motorized recreation trail grant program by which the department may grant funds deposited in the account established in 23-2-112 to private clubs and organizations for the following purposes:

(a) to mark or sign, maintain, and improve summer motorized recreation trails;

(b) to mitigate and eradicate noxious weeds along summer motorized recreation trails; and

(c) to provide motorized safety and ethics education.

(2) The department may require an applicant to provide a 10% match in cash or donated services to be eligible to receive a grant.

(3) In utilizing funds pursuant to this section, the department shall consider the recommendations of the off-highway vehicle advisory committee established pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 206.

(4) After awarding a grant pursuant to this section, the department shall distribute 50% of the funding to the entity receiving the award with the other 50% to be distributed on receipt by the department of expense receipts and proof of completion of the project for which the money is awarded.

(5) The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of 23-2-110 through 23-2-113.