NY A10161

Authorizes Chautauqua County to discontinue use of approximately 41.468 acres of reforested lands across three parcels in the Towns of Ellery and Ripley for the purpose of acquiring other reforested or parklands

Requires the county to acquire replacement land of equal or greater fair market value, specifically a 41.080-acre parcel in the Town of Arkwright, before the discontinuation takes effect

Overrides Section 219 of the county law, which typically restricts alienation of county reforestation lands

Specifies that the lands being discontinued are currently vacant and not used by the public for recreational or reforestation purposes

Mandates restoration of the land to reforested status if it is ever used for purposes other than those specified in the authorization