N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 51.0

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 51.0 - Applicability and Definitions

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this Part shall apply to all persons entering upon or using State lands under the Department's jurisdiction that are administered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife, including but not limited to wildlife management areas, fish and wildlife management areas, and the following unique areas and multiple use areas: Bog Brook Unique Area, Seward's Island Unique Area, Junius Ponds Unique Area, Harwood Lake Multiple Use Area, and Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area. Additional area-specific regulations may also apply and will supersede the general regulations found in this Part in case of conflict.

(b) Definitions.

1. Bicycle shall mean a non-motorized vehicle with two or more wheels, a steering handle, a seat, or seats and is propelled solely by muscle power and/or gravity.

2. Camping shall mean using any form of temporary shelter, including but not limited to a tent, motor home, travel trailer, mobile home, or any vehicle used for overnight shelter or sleeping.

3. Department means the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

4. Motorized vehicle shall mean a device for transporting persons, supplies or material incorporating a motor or an engine of any type for propulsion, and with wheels, tracks, skids, skis, air cushion or other contrivance for traveling on or adjacent to land, water or ice. It shall include such vehicles as automobiles, trucks, jeeps, off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, utility vehicles, golf carts, motorcycles, electric powered bicycles (e-bikes), snowmobiles, snowcats, bulldozers and other earth-moving equipment.

5. Motorized equipment shall mean machines not designed for transporting people, supplies or material, or for earth moving but incorporating a motor, engine or other nonliving power source to accomplish a task, such as, but not limited to, chain saws, brush saws, rotary or other mowers, rock drills, cement mixers, and generators.

6. Off-road shall mean on a trail, road or terrain other than a public road or parking area.

7. Regional Manager shall mean the Regional Wildlife Manager.

8. Written Permission shall mean a written permit (including but not limited to a Temporary Revocable Permit for Use of State Lands, abbreviated as TRP) issued at the sole discretion of the Department and signed by the Regional Manager authorizing temporary public use of applicable lands pursuant to the conditions cited in the document. Permits will only be issued for activities in compliance with all constitutional, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

9. Watercraft includes every motorized or non-motorized boat or vehicle capable of being used or operated as a means of transportation or recreation in or on water.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 51.0

Adopted New York State Register November 3, 2021/Volume XLIII, Issue 44, eff. 1/1/2022