Forestwide Occupancy and Use Cannabis Possession (Order: 0407-21-07)

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Forest Order

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
FOREST SERVICE 
DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST 
OCCUPANCY AND USE 
 

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

1. Possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant. 36 CFR 261.58(t)

EXEMPTIONS 
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following 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. 

PURPOSE 
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety. 

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect on May 5, 2021 and shall remain in effect until May 5, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. 
2. A violation of the above prohibition(s) 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, 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571(b)(6), 3581(b)(7)]. 
3. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Dixie National Forest Supervisors Office 435-865-3700 
 

Done at Cedar City, UT this 3 day of May, 2021

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