DAR File No. 28857

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-606-10

Quiet Hours

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 28857
Filed: 06/29/2006, 11:46
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

It has been found that without this rule section, there is a great deal left to the interpretation of each individual case, by different judges, and therefore it is important to be in rule, for clarification of areas where quiet hours should be observed and states those times and places. It will serve to clear up any misunderstanding of what "quiet hours" are in state parks.

Summary of the rule or change:

To understand the times and places for quiet hours in state parks, it has become apparent that too much interpretation is left to individual judge and individual case interpretations, and the Parks Board therefore approved, with some changes, making an amendment to put back in this rule to clarify "quiet hours."

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63-11-17

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no aggregate anticipated costs or savings to the State budget as this rule is to clarify needed information for our park staffs and those who utilize facilities at Utah's state parks.

local governments:

This is a state rule and governs only state parks and state park areas, therefore there is no anticipated costs or savings to local government.

other persons:

If a person does not obey this rule, they could be warned or cited depending on their actions, by a ranger or other law enforcement personnel. The fine would be determined by statute.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

If a person violates the quiet hours rule, and is cited, they could pay a fine to be determined by statute.

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

The department head has reviewed this rule and find that it has no impact on businesses. Michael Styler, Executive Director

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:

08/14/2006

This rule may become effective on:

08/21/2006

Authorized by:

Bruce Hamilton, Deputy Director (Operations)

RULE TEXT

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-606. Camping.

R651-606-10. Quiet Hours.

No person shall operate or allow the operation of a generator, audio device; make or allow the making of unreasonable noises from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., except in the following area(s): Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, which shall be from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

KEY: parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [November 1, 2003]August 21, 2006

Notice of Continuation: October 23, 2003

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63-11-17(8)

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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.