La. Admin. Code tit. 25 § IX-507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section IX-507 - Special Uses and Restrictions

A. Special Use. Any function requiring special or restricted use of any facility or area within an OSP site must be approved by the assistant secretary and the fee for such will be computed on a negotiated rate unless otherwise established. Special use for an organized group event (e.g. weddings, tournaments, fundraiser, runs/walks, etc.) will typically require a facility use agreement (FUA). The determination for the requirement of a FUA will be made by the assistant secretary. Written request for special use of a facility must be received at the Office of State Parks, P.O. Box 44426, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4426 at least 30 days prior to the scheduled event. No telephone requests are accepted.

B. Use Restrictions

1. Activities and uses of state historic sites are limited to those appropriate to the significance of each site as defined by the master plan and interpretive prospectus of the unit.

2. It is necessary that development on a state historic site be limited to that which is essential for visitor accommodation and enjoyment of the area's theme or feature. Day-use facilities will be limited to activities that do not conflict with the historical theme of the site, and confined to section(s) set aside for such purposes. Historic zones will be established to protect the resource and insure appropriate use of each state historic site. Space outside of the historic zone(s) and maintenance area(s) may be set aside for recreational use at the discretion of the site manager.

3. The atmosphere created on the historic site is as important as the artifactual evidence. In order that the greater interest and primary function of the area be served, it is necessary to restrict certain incompatible activities from the sites. Any sport or recreational activity that does not contribute to a greater understanding of the theme of the area is prohibited within all historical zones of any state historic site. Recreation zones appropriate for such use may be designated by the site manager if space permits.

4. It has also been determined that the use of state historic sites for such activities and events as fairs, circuses, carnivals, amusement rides, and other promoter sponsored, commercial activities and events is not deemed in the best interest of the state historic sites. Such uses fail to achieve the intent outlined in the preservation purpose and may increase the potential for serious damage to the quality and character of the area, adversely affecting the experience of the visitor. However, at Rebel State Historic Site, musical events sponsored by promoters will be permitted with the approval of the assistant secretary or his designee. In addition, PowWows will be allowed, where appropriate, with the approval of the assistant secretary or his designee.

5. Organizations, such as historical societies, friends groups or service groups, offering support to any OSP site, may be permitted to conduct special functions at a site if a written request is made and written permission is obtained from the assistant secretary. Such functions may not be specifically for the benefit of an individual, but must be held to benefit the site, either directly or indirectly, by generating greater public awareness of the site or of the area's history, or to assist the agency in the fulfillment of its mission and purposes.

C. Passenger Bus Restrictions

1. In an effort to facilitate control of the day-use carrying capacity for OSP sites, no buses nor occupants thereof shall be admitted to OSP sites for any day-use activities on weekends or holidays during the period Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, except by special permit. This restriction shall not apply to state historic sites.

2. Special Bus Use Permits. Any access to OSP sites (excluding state historic sites), by bus transportation on weekends or holidays during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day will require a special bus use permit. The application for the permit must be submitted to the site manager at least three days prior to the proposed use date along with the group's proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance and proof of $500,000 automobile or bus liability insurance. Children traveling to OSP sites must be chaperoned by adults. The permit, if approved, does not cover other special day-use charges (rental pavilions, etc.).

D. Use of OSP sites for commercial film-making, videography, or commercial still photography including but not limited to the production of motion picture, television programs, video or print advertising commercials, or commercial video tapings, any of which involves the exclusive use and occupancy of OSP property and/or facilities must be arranged and negotiated with the Office of State Parks administrative office, public information officer for location agreement.

1. Such use shall only be permitted in accordance with a signed location agreement. Each location agreement is unique depending on the site, the proposed use, and other relevant factors and is negotiated accordingly. Contact the Office of State Parks' administrative office, public information officer for location agreement.

2. Exempt from this rule and policy are photographers and videographers who enter OSP property at the request of the DCRT, in response to a press release, or otherwise; to cover an event, conduct interviews, capture footage of the OSP site or program, or else to gather information for a news or feature story or DCRT project.

La. Admin. Code tit. 25, § IX-507

Promulgated by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks, LR 8:633 (December 1982), amended LR 12:89 (February 1986), LR 14:779 (November 1988), LR 19:313 (March 1993), LR 26:32 (January 2000), LR 27:1674 (October 2001), LR 31:1989 (August 2005), LR 36:1230 (June 2010), Amended LR 43298 (2/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:1681-1690 and R.S. 36:204.