(1) The Little Spokane River Natural Area was established by the commission to conserve a unique natural environment in a nearly undeveloped state for passive low density outdoor recreation activities. To conserve the natural resources, scenic beauty and tranquility of the area, the following are prohibited within the Little Spokane River Natural Area:

(a) Bicycles.

(b) Camping.

(c) Commercial development or activities.

(d) Consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(e) Fires or fireworks.

(f) Horseback riding.

(g) Hunting.

(h) Motorized boats, personal watercraft, or boats propelled by means other than oars or paddles; use of canoes, rowboats, kayaks and rafts is specifically authorized.

(i) Pets including all dogs except assistance dogs for persons with disabilities.

(j) Swimming, or use of innertubes, air mattresses or similar floatation devices.

(k) Travel by foot, skis or snowshoes off designated trails or outside designated corridors.

(2) This section does not apply to government employees, or their agents in the performance of their duties, or search and rescue, medical emergency response, law enforcement or firefighting activities.

(3) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.