No. 31674: R651-615. Motor Vehicle Use

DAR File No.: 31674
Filed: 07/07/2008, 08:46
Received by: NL

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:

For the safety of the public and to give direction when regarding the use of motor vehicles, Subsection 63-11-17(1) allows the board to make rules when providing for public safety and preserving the peace within state parks.

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 have been received.

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

Traffic rules and regulations for safety are found in Title 41, Chapter 6, in the Utah Code. This rule defines uses in our park system and operating or parking a vehicle, entering and leaving park sites, off-road use, operation of off-highway vehicles, motorized transportation devices, and all areas that are prohibited to have motor vehicles operating in the state park system. It is an important rule for the safety of the public and governing the use of the state park system. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)