Sec 37-212. Classification of lands selected; reclassification

A. The commissioner shall promptly classify all lands selected as provided in article 1 of this chapter.

B. In classifying state lands, the commissioner shall maintain in the offices of the department plats, maps or books containing the description of lands and disclosing:

1. Lands suitable for agricultural purposes.

2. Lands suitable for grazing purposes.

3. Lands suitable for homesite purposes.

4. Lands suitable for commercial purposes.

5. Lands within the boundaries of any school district which may, within the discretion of the governing board of the applicable school district within which the lands are located and within the discretion of the commissioner, become adaptable to public educational purposes, provided such lands shall not exceed sixty acres for school buildings and grounds.

6. Lands suitable for exchange.

7. Urban lands suitable for urban planning.

8. Urban lands consistent with a development or secondary plan.

9. Lands suitable for multipurpose use.

10. Trust lands suitable for conservation purposes pursuant to article 4.2 of this chapter.

C. The commissioner may reclassify lands if the commissioner determines that reclassification is in the best interest of the trust and of the state.

D. Classification of urban lands as suitable for urban planning or for self-contained community site planning shall not cause an existing lease to be terminated under section 37-290, and such classification shall be accomplished pursuant to the requirements of article 5.1 of this chapter.

E. Classification of trust lands suitable for conservation pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 10 of this section shall be accomplished pursuant to article 4.2 of this chapter and shall not cause an existing lease to be impaired or canceled under section 37-290.