No. 31688: R651-631. Winter Sports

DAR File No.: 31688
Filed: 07/07/2008, 09:06
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 states that the board may make rules regarding governing the use of the state park system. This rule defines and shows areas where use for winter sports listed as skiing, sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, skating, and other similar winter sports are allowed.

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:

Certain areas that could be dangerous to the public are posted and certain roads and parking areas that are open to highway vehicle use are prohibited for winter sports. Other state park areas are open to skiing, sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, skating and similar winter sports. This is a directional rule and also a rule for public safety while engaged in winter sports in state parks. It should be continued for that reason.

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)