DAR File No. 31663

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-603

Animals

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 31663
Filed: 07/07/2008, 08:31
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 63-11-17 allows the board to make rules to protect state parks and their natural and cultural resources from misuse or damage, including watersheds, plants, wildlife, and park amenities and to provide for public safety and preserve the peace within state parks.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

In order for our parks to manage and protect the pets, wildlife, and the public, this rule should continue, as the rule clearly states how pets are to be contained and controlled, where animals are allowed or prohibited, animals that could pose a threat to public safety, touching or bothering wildlife in any way, hitching or tying animals on natural habitat or blocking foot or vehicular traffic, and where horses are and are not permitted. This rule should also continue as it is a very good guide to the public and all who use the rules in our state park system.

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

Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

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

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)