No. 42986 (5-year Review): Rule R651-620. Protection of Resources Park System Property

DAR File No.: 42986
Filed: 06/13/2018 03:26:52 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Utah State Parks Board has rulemaking authority and under Section 79-4-502 it states that any violation of rules of the Board of Parks and Recreation is an infraction.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received during or since the last five-year review from interested persons supporting or opposing this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule establishes that offenses against capital improvements, and natural and cultural resources will normally be handled through Utah Criminal Code. It addresses such things as trespass; tossing, throwing, or rolling of rock and other materials within the state parks; as well as collecting or cutting firewood. It prohibits use of glass containers in posted areas such as beaches and states that metal detecting is prohibited without a permit. This rule protects park property and resources, as well as park visitors. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Parks and RecreationRoom 116
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

06/13/2018

Authorized by:

Jeff Rasmussen, Acting Director

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