No. 31679: R651-620. Protection of Resources Park System Property

DAR File No.: 31679
Filed: 07/07/2008, 08:49
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:

Section 63-11-17.2 states that the Division of Parks and Recreation has the duty to protect state parks and park property from misuse or damage and to preserve 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:

This rule covers trespassing, applicability of criminal code, for certain "trespass" class B misdemeanors (Section 63-11-17.3), the tossing, throwing, and rolling of rocks and other materials in certain areas being prohibited, collection and cutting of firewood, and when it is permitted, use of glass containers and metal detecting within state park areas. For the safety and protection of the public, as well as the natural and cultural resources that are covered in this rule, 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)