Managing recreation and public use.
(1) Can DNR limit recreational activities and public use on department-managed land?
(a) The department may limit any recreation activity or public use on department-managed lands to:
(i) Protect public safety, natural resources, or other property.
(ii) Execute its management and administrative obligations if any recreation activities or public use unreasonably interferes with the department's ability to carry out those obligations.
(b) All persons shall comply with any department-posted restrictions that limit recreational activities.
(2) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter
7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
43.30 RCW and RCW
43.12.065. WSR 09-05-034, ยง 332-52-100, filed 2/11/09, effective 3/14/09.]