In this Act, public recreational facility means a recreational facility available to any individual who wishes to use it for its intended purposes.
The minister may pay a grant to a municipality, regional district or an organization approved by the minister, that will sponsor the renovation, construction or equipping of a public recreational facility.
A grant under subsection (1) must not be greater than 1/3 of the cost of the renovation, construction or equipping of the public recreational facility or $400 000, whichever is less.
The minister may pay a grant to a municipality or regional district for preparing a comprehensive plan for the provision of recreational facilities in the municipality or regional district.
A grant under subsection (1) must not be greater than 33 1/3¢ for each person in the municipality or regional district, or $25 000, whichever is less.
The minister may appoint a person or persons to advise the minister on matters relating to this Act.
A person appointed under subsection (1) may be paid reasonable and necessary travelling and out of pocket expenses incurred by the person in carrying out duties.
The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations referred to in section 41 of the Interpretation Act.