KRS 146.210: Definitions used in KRS 146.210 to 146.360.

As used in KRS 146.210 to 146.360, the words listed herein shall have the following

respective meanings, unless another or different meaning or intent shall be clearly

indicated by the context:

(1) "Stream or watercourse" shall mean a flowing body of water or a section or portion

thereof, including rivers, streams, and creeks.

(2) "Free flowing" shall mean existing or flowing in a natural condition without

impoundment, diversion, straightening, riprapping, or other modification of the

waterway. The existence, however, of low dams, diversion works, and other minor

structures at the time any stream is proposed for inclusion in the Wild Rivers

System shall not automatically bar its consideration for such inclusion; provided,

that this shall not be construed to authorize or to be intended to encourage future

construction of such structures within components of the Wild Rivers System.

(3) "Road" shall mean a highway, a hard -surfaced road, or an improved or unimproved

dirt road. The existence, however, of unimprove d roads at the time any stream is

proposed for inclusion in the Wild Rivers System shall not automatically bar its

consideration for such inclusion; provided, that this shall not be construed to

authorize or to be intended to encourage future construction of such roads where

this would be contrary to the provisions of KRS 146.200 to 146.360.

(4) "Wilderness type recreation" shall mean activities such as fishing, hunting,

canoeing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, exploring, archaeological and

scientific i nvestigation, and scenic and aesthetic enjoyment, which utilizes and

protects to the highest degree the primitive and natural values of the area.

(5) "Visual horizon" shall mean the normal distance to which land and vegetative

features can be unobstructedly viewed from the center of the stream.

(6) "Access point" shall mean an area along the stream under public ownership, or

under easement acquired by agreement with a private landowner. This area would

be available for public recreational use including, but not limited to, the launching

of boats, picnicking, and camping.

(7) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet or the

successor to that office.

(8) "Office" shall mean the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves.