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Using a Developed Recreation Site By More Users Than Allowed (Occupancy & Use Order 0407-21-04)
The purpose of this Order is to protect soil, water, and vegetation resources.
Alert Start Date: March 26th, 2021
Alert End Date: March 26th, 2026
Order Number: 0407-21-04
Associated Documents
Forest Order
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST
OCCUPANCY AND USE
USING A DEVELOPED RECREATION SITE BY MORE USERS THAN IS ALLOWED
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following act is prohibited in all developed recreation sites on the Dixie National Forest: 1. Using a developed recreation site by more than the number of allowed users specified in the posting at the site, on the reservation website, or at the time of a walk-in reservation. 36 CFR 261.58(f)
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; and
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect soil, water, and vegetation resources.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect on March 26, 2021, and shall remain in effect until March 26, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. Developed recreation sites are identified by a tent symbol on the Dixie National Forest travel maps.
4. A violation of the prohibition(s) 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, 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571, 3581].
5. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Dixie National Forest Supervisors Office 435-865-3700
Done at Cedar City, UT this 25 day of March, 2021