DAR File No. 27152

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-626

Skating and Skateboards

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27152
Filed: 05/13/2004, 03:45
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

To further define the recreational use of roller skates, inline skates, motorized transportation devices (MTD), and skateboards and where they are allowed and where they are prohibited.

Summary of the rule or change:

There has been no definition for the motorized transportation devices (MTD) such as motorized riding machines, or wheelchairs for disabled or injured visitors. This amendment makes those types of transportation devices part of the rule.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63-11-17

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to the State budget as this puts into rule the use of MTD's and where they are allowed in the State Park system.

local governments:

Local government will not be affected as they are not participating in this program with the state.

other persons:

Those having MTD's will have to comply with the park rules and signing or designated areas where they can go. Locations where they will be permitted will be indicated on signs.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Anyone breaking the rule will be stopped and the same penalties that apply to the roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards when used in a prohibited area will apply for MTD's as well.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The proposed rule amendment is not likely to negatively impact businesses. The amendment will clarify use of Motorized Transportation Devices (MTDs) in state parks, making the park experience safer and more enjoyable for all users.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

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 deeguess@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/01/2004

This rule may become effective on:

07/02/2004

Authorized by:

Gordon Topham, Deputy Director

RULE TEXT

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-626. Skating, [and ]Skateboards and Motorized Transportation Devices.

R651-626-1. Use of[ ,]Roller Skates, Inline Skates, Motorized Transportation Devices (MTD), and Skateboards.

The recreational use of roller skates, inline skates, motorized transportation devices (MTD), and skateboards is prohibited except in locations designated and posted for that activity by the park manager.

KEY: parks

[1989]July 16, 2004

Notice of Continuation October 23, 2003

63-11-17(2)(b)

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at deeguess@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.