700 CMR, § 5.202

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 5.202 - Enforcement of Rules and Regulations by DCR Rangers
(1)Definitions.

Offense. Any violation of 700 CMR 5.201 through 5.505.

Ranger. Any person duly appointed by the Commissioner of the DCR to perform the duties of a Ranger pursuant to M.G.L. c. 92, § 34B.

(2)Authority. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 92, § 34B, Rangers are authorized to issue citations for violations contained in 350 CMR 2.00 through 5.00.
(3)Citation Procedure.
(a) If a Ranger witnesses a violation of 700 CMR, the Ranger may issue a citation to the offender. The Ranger is authorized to request the name, address, driver's license, phone number, and date of birth of the offender.
(b) The citation must contain the offense charged, the name and address of the offender, if known, the time and place of the offense and be signed by the Ranger.
(c) If it is not possible to give the citation to the offender at the time of the offense, the DCR shall mail the citation to the offender's last known address within 15 days of the offense.
(d) The Chief Ranger shall maintain and preserve one copy of all citations issued, and shall deliver a copy of all citations to the court with jurisdiction, within two business days.
(4)Payment or Appeal of Citation.
(a) The offender shall make full payment to the DCR Office of Reservations and Historic Sites, 251 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.
(b) In lieu of payment, the offender may, within 21 days of receipt of the citation, request a hearing at the District Court of the Commonwealth with jurisdiction over the matter.
(c) If the offender fails to make timely payment of the citation and fails to appear for a hearing or fails to pay the citation upon an order of the court, the DCR may seek a criminal complaint against the offender.

700 CMR, § 5.202