Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
(a)Closings and restrictions. The Department may close a State forest, portion of a State forest or State forest facility, or may restrict it to certain uses or activities.(b)Prohibited activities. The Department may prohibit certain uses or activities in a State forest, portion of a State forest or State forest facility.(c)Informing the public. The public will be informed of the closure, restriction or prohibition under subsection (a) or (b) by any form of communication, including this chapter or posting, or by fencing, barricade, gate, or other structure or device manifestly designed to exclude the public.(d)Prohibitions.(1) Entering, using or remaining in a State forest, area or facility that is not open to the public or that has been closed under this section is prohibited, unless permitted by the Department.(2) Using, or engaging in activities in, a State forest, area or facility in violation of a restriction or prohibition under subsection (a) or (b) is prohibited, unless permitted by the Department.The provisions of this § 21.104 adopted September 4, 2015, effective 9/5/2015, 45 Pa.B. 5493.The provisions of this § 21.104 issued under sections 302, 313 and 502 of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act (71 P. S. §§ 1340.302, 1340.313 and 1340.502); and the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 7505 and 7506.
This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 21.111 (relating to parking); and 17 Pa. Code § 21.123 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State forests).