Occupancy and Use - Alcohol

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Forest Order

0401-21-002

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST

OCCUPANCY AND USE - ALCOHOL

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Ashley National Forest:

1. Possessing an alcoholic beverage, as defined by state law, if the person is under the age of 21, unless they are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, relative over the age of 2 I, or any other person over the age of 21 designated by the parent or legal guardian. 36 CFR 261.58(bb)
2. Possessing an alcoholic beverage, as defined by state law, that is opened, has a broken seal, or the contents of which have been partially removed, while in a motor vehicle, including an off-highway- vehicle (OHV). 36 CFR 26 I .58(bb)
3. Possessing any containers of beer greater than two liters, including Kegs, Pony Kegs, and or Party Balls. 36 CFR 26 l.58(bb)

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261 .50(e), the fol lowing persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty; and
4. Persons employed by a licensee under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, Utah Code Ann.§ 328-1-10 I, et. seq., where the possession or control of the alcoholic beverage is in the course of the person's employment.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to protect public and employee health and safety by preventing alcohol­ related accidents and sanitation issues, as well as to protect resources by preventing damage to public lands and facilities.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order will be in effect on April 16, 2021 and shall remain in effect until April 16, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. A violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [16 USC § 551, I 8 USC §§ 3559, 3571, 3581].
3. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Ashley National Forest Supervisors at Office 435-789-1181.

Done at Vernal, Utah this 14th day of April 2021.

SUSAN EICKHOFF

Forest Supervisor, Ashley National Forest

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