KRS 3.080: Consent to acquisition of national forest reserves -- Jurisdiction.

(1) Kentucky consents to the acquisition by the United States, by purchase or gift, or by

condemnation, of such lands within the boundaries of Kentucky as in the opinion of

the United States are needed for the establishment of national forest reserves within

prescribed areas. Before such establishment the written approval and consent of the

Governor of Kentucky, recorded in his office, shall be given as to the area of lands

acquired by the United States.

(2) When forest reserves are established by the United St ates, either under existing

federal statutes or any hereinafter enacted, then consent of Kentucky is given for

Congress to pass such laws and to make or provide for the making of such rules and

regulations, of both civil and criminal nature, and provide pu nishment therefor, as

in its judgment may be necessary for the management, control and protection of the

land as may be acquired by the United States under the provisions of this section.