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Arizona Administrative Code Title 12, Ch. 8

Arizona State Parks Board

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TITLE 12. NATURAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER 8. ARIZONA STATE PARKS BOARD

Authority: A.R.S. § 41-511 et seq.

Editor’s Note: The Office of the Secretary of State publishes all Code Chapters on white paper (Supp. 01-4).

Editor’s Note: Sections in this Chapter were adopted and amended under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Adminis-trative Procedure Act, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1005(A)(21). Exemption from this Act means that this Section was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council; notice of this rule was not submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication in the Arizona Administrative Register; and no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule. Because this Chapter contains rules which were adopted under a rulemaking exemption, the Chapter is printed on blue paper.

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section R12-8-101. Definitions R12-8-102. Permission to Enter or Remain in a State Park R12-8-103. Vandalism R12-8-104. Hours of Use; Closure R12-8-105. Repealed R12-8-106. Limited Services on Christmas R12-8-107. Litter and Waste R12-8-108. Payment of Fees R12-8-109. Fees and Permits R12-8-110. Fee Waivers R12-8-111. Camping R12-8-112. Campfires R12-8-113. Vehicles, Speed Limits, and Parking R12-8-114. Watercraft; Launching and Mooring R12-8-115. Pets R12-8-116. Glass Containers R12-8-117. Reserved R12-8-118. Reserved R12-8-119. Weapons R12-8-120. Fireworks and Explosives R12-8-121. Reserved R12-8-122. Commercial Use of a State Park R12-8-123. Reserved R12-8-124. Disorderly Conduct R12-8-125. Special Use Permits R12-8-126. Violation; Classification Exhibit A. February 1, 2015, Regular Fee Schedule

ARTICLE 2. OPERATION OF THE BOARD

Section R12-8-201. Meetings R12-8-202. Organization of the Board R12-8-203. Committees R12-8-204. Procedures at Meetings R12-8-205. Repealed R12-8-206. Repealed R12-8-207. Board Concession Approval Policy

ARTICLE 3. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

PROGRAMS

Section R12-8-301. Definitions R12-8-302. Criteria for Evaluation R12-8-303. Processes of Registration R12-8-304. Factors for Determining Certification Eligibility R12-8-305. Verification of Eligibility for Property Tax Reclassi-fication R12-8-306. Minimum Maintenance/Restoration Standards R12-8-307. Documentation Requirements, Reports, and Inspec-tion

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R12-8-101. Definitions In this Chapter:

“Board” means the Arizona State Parks Board.

“Cabana site” means a camping unit with a shelter and elec-tricity available.

“Camp or camping” means overnight use of a camping unit.

“Camping unit” means a defined space within an area desig-nated for overnight use in a state park.

“Commercial activity” means soliciting funds, offering to sell a good or service, advertising, receiving money or another thing of value in exchange for a good, service, or activity, or conducting a business or a portion of a business, whether for profit or on behalf of a non-profit entity, on property managed by the Board. Commercial activity does not include distribut-ing written material that describes how to make a donation at a location that is not on property managed by the Board.

“Concession” means a contract issued by the Board for the use of land managed by the Board to provide goods, services, or facilities to the public.

“Day-use area” means a space within a state park that is closed to camping but open to the public during established hours.

“Director” means the Executive Director of the Board or a rep-resentative of the Executive Director.

“Disorderly conduct” has the same meaning as prescribed in A.R.S. § 13-2904.

“Fee area” means a space in a state park for which a fee is charged to use, occupy, or enter.

“Hook-up site” means a camping unit with a connection for water, sewer, or electricity.

“Interpretive program” means a scheduled program conducted by an employee or volunteer of the Board at a state park, to inform, educate, or interpret resources for the public.

“Park Officer” means an employee of the Board who is appointed under A.R.S. § 41-511.09 as a park ranger law enforcement officer with the authority and power of a peace officer.

“Park Ranger” means an employee of the Board responsible for protecting and preserving the property at a state park and providing information services to park visitors.

“Person” means an individual, corporation, firm, partnership, club, or association.

“Service animal” has the same meaning as prescribed in A.R.S. § 11-1024.

“Special use” means the following categories of use of prop-erty managed by the Board:

Private special event: A non-public use that requires exclusion of the general public;

Public special event: A commercial activity that is not conducted under a concession or commercial rental or retail permit;

Festival special event: An exhibition, performance, or competition, whether for profit or non-profit, that is open

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“State-park annual pass” means a document authorizing the holder to enter, remain in, and use state parks multiple times during one year, subject to some restrictions.

“State Park System” or “state park” means the lands, waters, monuments, historical sites, state recreation areas, and any other areas managed by the Board.

“Wildlife” has the same meaning as prescribed in A.R.S. § 17- 101.

Historical Note Former Rule 1; Former Section R12-8-01 repealed, new

Section R12-8-01 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-02 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-101 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended effective March 7, 1991

(Supp. 91-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.

1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-102. Permission to Enter or Remain in a State Park A. A person who enters, remains in, or uses a state park shall comply with state law, including this Chapter.

B. A person who violates state law, including this Chapter, while in a state park shall leave the state park upon order of a Park Ranger or Park Officer.

C. A person who leaves a state park under subsection (B) shall not reenter the state park for at least 72 hours.

Historical Note Former Rule 2; Former Section R12-8-02 repealed, new

Section R12-8-02 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-01 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-102 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-103. Vandalism Within a state park, a person shall not deface, injure, destroy, remove, or use, without authority, any:

1. Public facility or property;

2. Wildlife, plant, or animal; or

3. Archaeological, geological, or historical object.

Historical Note Former Rule 3; Former Section R12-8-03 repealed, new

Section R12-8-03 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Sections R12-8-03 and R12-8-06 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-103 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-104. Hours of Use; Closure A. Camping areas are open to public use at all hours.

B. Day-use areas are open to the public during the hours posted.

C. The Director may temporarily restrict the hours of public use or close all or a portion of a state park in the interest of public safety or to protect the property.

D. The Director may modify the hours of use on a temporary basis to accommodate unusual or seasonal circumstances. The Director shall post any exception to usual hours of public use at the entrance to the state park.

Historical Note Former Rule 4; Former Section R12-8-04 repealed, new

Section R12-8-04 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Sections R12-8-04 and R12-8-05 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-104 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended subsections

(A) and (C) effective July 12, 1984 (Supp. 84-4).

Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective

February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). R12-8-104(A) corrected as filed at the request of the Board on May 29, 2014; published at 13 A.A.R. 1119 (Supp. 14-4).

R12-8-105. Repealed

Historical Note Former Rule 5; Former Section R12-8-05 repealed, new

Section R12-8-05 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Amended effective June 29, 1979 (Supp.

79-3). Former Section R12-8-05 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-105 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended effective March 23, 1990 (Supp. 90-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.

1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-106. Limited Services on Christmas State park facilities are not staffed on Christmas except in an emer-gency. On Christmas, caves, museums, contact stations, and visitor centers are closed. Other state park areas are open for public use as posted.

Historical Note Former Rule 6; Former Section R12-8-06 repealed, new

Section R12-8-06 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-05 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-106 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-107. Litter and Waste A. Within a state park, a person shall not leave or discard trash, garbage, or human or animal waste unless the person:

1. Confines the trash, garbage, or human or animal waste in a sanitary manner; and

2. Deposits the trash, garbage, or human or animal waste in a facility specifically designated to receive it.

B. Within a state park, a person shall not deposit trash, garbage, or human or animal waste collected from a private residence, business, or other place outside the state park.

Historical Note Former Rule 7; Former Section R12-8-07 repealed, new

Section R12-8-07 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-14 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-107 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 13

A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-108. Payment of Fees A. Before entering, remaining in, or using a fee area, a person shall:

1. Pay the required fee,

2. Purchase a current state-park annual pass, or

3. Obtain permission from the Director.

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B. A fee paid under subsection (A)(1) to enter, remain in, or use one state park does not authorize entering, remaining in, or using another state park.

Historical Note Former Rule 8; Former Section R12-8-08 repealed, new

Section R12-8-08 adopted effective February 1, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Amended effective June 30, 1978 (Supp.

78-3). Former Section R12-8-07 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-108 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board amended this Section effective March 2, 1998, under an exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Exemption from this Act means this Section was not submitted to the Office of the Secre-tary of State for publication as a proposed rule in the Arizona Administrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the rule was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (Supp. 98-1).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board amended this Section effective January 1, 1998, under an exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Exemption from this Act means this Section was not submitted to the Office of the Secre-tary of State for publication as a proposed rule in the Arizona Administrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the rule was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (Supp. 97-4).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board repealed the old Section text as specified in the following Editor’s Note, effec-tive January 12, 1996, under an exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Exemption from this Act means that this Section was not submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication as a proposed rule in the Arizona Admin-istrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the rule was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (Supp. 96-1).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board adopted a new R12-8-109 under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act but did not repeal the old rule.

Therefore the text of both the old Section and the new Section appear here, with the old Section appearing first and the new Sec-tion appearing second. The agency will repeal the old text in Jan-uary 1996.

Editor’s Note: The following Section was amended under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Pro-cedure Act. Exemption from this Act means that this Section was not reviewed by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council or the Attorney General; notice of this rule was not submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication in the Arizona Administrative Register; and no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule.

Editor’s Note: The following Section was adopted under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Pro-cedure Act.

R12-8-109. Fees and Permits A. Annual fee review. The Board shall annually review and set fees for entrance, camping, and overnight parking at a state park. The Board shall base the fees upon an analysis of the fol-lowing criteria:

1. Fee and permit charges of state park agencies in the 11 western states,

2. Fee and permit charges of entities with similar facilities within Arizona,

3. Operational and developmental costs of the Board,

4. Public demand for services, and

5. Public-use impacts upon park resources.

B. The Board shall ensure that fees for entrance, camping, and overnight parking are posted at each state park and printed in state-park literature intended for public information.

C. Fee schedule. Entrance, camping, and overnight parking fees for each state park are listed in Exhibit A.

D. Special use fees. The Director shall negotiate a fee for a spe-cial use if the Director determines that a fee greater than the fee listed in Exhibit A is justified based upon analysis of the following criteria:

1. Board expenses resulting from the special use,

2. Loss of revenue resulting from the special use,

3. Impacts upon park resources and visitors as a result of the special use, and

4. The goodwill produced for sponsors of the special use.

E. Interpretive program fees. The Director may establish a spe-cial fee for or waive the usual state park entrance fee during an interpretive program. The Director shall determine whether to assess a special fee or waive the usual state park entrance fee for an interpretive program using the criteria specified in sub-section (D). If the Director establishes a special fee for an interpretive program, the Director shall ensure that the special fee is posted and printed in state-park literature in advance of the interpretive program.

F. Commercial permit. A person that intends to enter a state park to conduct any portion of a business that is not covered by a concession or special use permit shall obtain either a commer-cial retail or commercial rental permit from the Board before entering the state park. A commercial permit authorizes one commercial vehicle carrying no more than four individuals to enter the state park for which the commercial permit is issued.

Historical Note Former Rule 9; Former Section R12-8-09 repealed, new

Section R12-8-09 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-08 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-109, subsections (A), (B) and (D), effective November 1, 1981, subsection (C) effective January 1, 1982 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by adding sub-section (E) effective July 12, 1984 (Supp. 84-4).

Amended subsections (B) and (D) and added subsection

(F) effective January 1, 1985 (Supp. 84-6). Amended effective April 22, 1988 (Supp. 88-2). Repealed due to legislative exemption which was amended into the Ari-zona Administrative Procedure Act. New Section adopted effective January 1, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Proce-dure Act; filed in the Office of the Secretary of State

December 28, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Amended effective Jan-uary 1, 1995, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1005(A)(21); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 23, 1994 (Supp. 95-3). New Section adopted effective January 1, 1996, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter

6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-1005(A)(21); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 22, 1995

(Supp. 95-4). Text of Section in effect before January 1, 1996, repealed effective January 11, 1996, pursuant to an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in

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A.R.S. § 41-1005(A)(21) (Supp. 96-1). Amended effec-tive January 1, 1997, under an exemption from A.R.S.

Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8);

filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 9, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended effective January 1, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 11, 1997 (Supp. 97-4).

Amended effective March 2, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41- 511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State

February 13, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007

(Supp. 07-1).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board amended this Section effective January 1, 1998, under an exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Exemption from this Act means this Section was not submitted to the Office of the Secre-tary of State for publication as a proposed rule in the Arizona Administrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the rule was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (Supp. 97-4).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board repealed the old Section text as specified in the following Editor’s Note, effec-tive January 12, 1996, under an exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Exemption from this Act means that this Section was not submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication as a proposed rule in the Arizona Admin-istrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the rule was not reviewed or approved by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. (Supp. 96-1).

Editor’s Note: The Arizona State Parks Board adopted a new R12-8-109 under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act but did not repeal the old rule.

Therefore the text of both the old Section and the new Section appear here, with the old Section appearing first and the new Sec-tion appearing second. The agency will be repealing the old text soon.

Editor’s Note: The following Section was adopted under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Pro-cedure Act. Exemption from this Act means that this Section was not reviewed by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council;

notice of this rule was not submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication in the Arizona Administrative Register; no public comment period or public hearings were required to be held on this rule; and the Attorney General has not certified this rule.

R12-8-110. Fee Waivers A. The Director may waive the entrance fee listed in Exhibit A for the following groups. If the Director does not waive the entrance fee, members of the group shall pay the entrance fee listed in Exhibit A:

1. A preschool or K-12 school group and accompanying chaperons;

2. A group of professional individuals participating in a parks and recreation, historic, or interpretive seminar or conference tour; and

3. A group of disabled individuals affiliated with an organi-zation or agency established to care for, rehabilitate, train, or serve the disabled individuals. For the purpose of this subsection, disabled means blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, mobility impaired, or develop-mentally impaired.

B. An individual who serves as a volunteer and has a signed vol-unteer agreement with the Board is exempt from entrance fees listed in Exhibit A.

C. The Director may modify any fee prescribed under R12-8-109 to grant a discount or promotional rate.

Historical Note Adopted effective July 12, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Repealed due to legislative exemption which was amended into the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. New Section adopted effective January 1, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Proce-dure Act; filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 28, 1993 (Supp. 93-4).Adopted effective Janu-ary 1, 1996, under an exemption from the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act; filed in the

Office of the Secretary of State December 22, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Text of Section in effect before January 1, 1996, repealed effective January 11, 1996, pursuant to an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-1005(A)(21) (Supp. 96-1). Amended effec-tive January 1, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S.

Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8);

filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 11, 1997 (Supp. 97-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13

A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-111. Camping A. Camping is permitted only in a designated camping unit.

B. Except when camping at a Board-approved concession area within a state park, a person using a camping unit shall not:

1. Camp in a state park for more than 15 days within a 30-day period unless authorized by the Director;

2. Camp in a state park for more than 29 days within a 45-day period that is posted as a long-term stay period unless authorized by the Director;

3. Leave an occupied camping unit unattended overnight without written permission from the Director; or

4. Allow the number of persons occupying a camping unit or the number of vehicles in the camping unit to exceed the limits posted at the entrance to the state park or camp-ing unit.

C. A camping unit is considered occupied after the use fee is paid and the camper establishes a conspicuous presence. A person shall not occupy a camping unit in violation of instructions from the Director or if there is reason to believe that the camp-ing unit is occupied by another camper.

D. A Park Ranger shall allow the occupants of a single vehicle to register for more than one camping unit only if the number of occupants exceeds the posted occupancy limit for the camping unit.

E. A person shall pay the fee for a permit to use a camping unit on a per-day basis. Payment authorizes use of the camping unit until 2:00 p.m. on the day the permit expires.

F. A person shall remove all personal property from a camping unit by 2:00 p.m. on the day that a permit expires or purchase an additional permit if eligible under subsection (B).

Historical Note Former Rule 11; Former Section R12-8-11 repealed, new

Section R12-8-11 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Sections R12-8-09 and R12-8-10 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-111 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended subsection

(A), Paragraph (1) effective November 27, 1987 (Supp.

87-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, December 31, 2014 Page 5 Supp. 14-4 effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-112. Campfires A. A person shall ignite an outdoor fire only in a camping unit or day-use area specifically designated for an outdoor fire.

B. A person who ignites an outdoor fire shall ensure that the fire is confined to a grill, fire ring, or other facility provided by the state park.

C. A person shall not ignite or maintain a fire when a high wind is blowing or when open burning is prohibited by order of the Director.

D. A person who ignites an outdoor fire shall ensure that the fire is attended and controlled at all times.

Historical Note Former Rule 12; Former Section R12-8-12 repealed, new

Section R12-8-12 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-11 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-112 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-113. Vehicles, Speed Limits, and Parking A. The operator of a motor vehicle within a state park shall drive the motor vehicle only on a maintained roadway, parking area, or other area designated by signs for motor vehicle use.

B. The operator of a motor vehicle within a state park shall com-ply with all state law regarding operation of a motor vehicle and shall not drive the motor vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances and condi-tions or in excess of a posted limit.

C. The operator of a motor vehicle within a state park shall not park or leave the motor vehicle unattended except in a desig-nated parking area or parking zone. The Director may remove an unattended motor vehicle that is illegally parked or left standing upon a roadway or in a park area in a manner that may obstruct traffic or impair normal activities of the state park.

Historical Note Former Rule 29; Former Section R12-8-13 repealed, new

Section R12-8-13 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-12 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-113 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-114. Watercraft; Launching and Mooring A person shall not moor or launch a watercraft from a shore within a state park if the Director has determined that it is in the best inter-est of the state park to prohibit mooring or launching of watercraft and has posted notice of the prohibition at the shore.

Historical Note Former Rule 14; Former Section R12-8-14 repealed, new

Section R12-8-14 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-13 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-114 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 13

A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-115. Pets A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a person shall keep a dog, cat, or other pet on a leash that does not exceed six feet or otherwise restrain the animal while in a state park.

B. The restraint requirement in subsection (A) does not apply to a dog in an area open to hunting or field trials if the dog is par-ticipating in these activities.

C. A person shall not take a pet into a state park building, cabana site, developed beach, or other area that the Director has deter-mined is environmentally or ecologically sensitive. This restriction does not apply to a service animal.

Historical Note Former Rule 15; Former Section R12-8-15 repealed, new

Section R12-8-15 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-15 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-115 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-116. Glass Containers A person shall not possess a glass or ceramic container in a state park area that is designated as a public beach or swimming area, or posted “No Glass Containers.”

Historical Note Adopted effective January 3, 1989 (Supp. 89-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-117. Reserved

R12-8-118. Reserved

R12-8-119. Weapons A. The following definitions apply to this Section:

1. “Improved recreation area” means a camping unit, road-way, amphitheater, boat launching ramp, developed pic-nic area, developed swimming beach, and any other area within a state park that is designated by the Director and reserved for an assembly or other temporary gathering of persons.

2. “Prohibited weapon” means a firearm as defined by A.R.S. § 13-3101, including a BB or pellet gun, bow, or slingshot.

B. A peace officer or private security guard employed by the holder of a park concession is authorized to carry a firearm in a state park if:

1. The peace officer is certified under state law, or

2. The holder of the park concession complies with A.R.S. §

32-2606(3) regarding private security guards.

C. Unless authorized under subsection (B), a person shall not enter or remain in an improved recreation area while carrying a prohibited weapon after a reasonable request from a park ranger to remove it. A request to remove a prohibited weapon is reasonable if a park ranger believes that the person carrying the prohibited weapon poses a danger or threat to others law-fully present. If, after a reasonable request is made, a person carrying a prohibited weapon within an improved recreation area chooses to remain in the improved recreation area, the person shall place the weapon in the custody of a park ranger until the person leaves the improved recreation area.

D. A firearm may be transported or stored in a vehicle on any state park area as allowed by A.R.S. § 13-3102(F).

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E. A hunter who holds a current license issued by the Arizona Game and Fish Department may carry a lawful hunting weapon in any state park area designated for hunting and may carry the hunting weapon through the state park to reach the state park area designated for hunting.

Historical Note Adopted effective July 12, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-120. Fireworks and Explosives A person shall not discharge fireworks or any other explosive device within a state park without first obtaining from the Director a special use permit that authorizes the discharge of fireworks or any other explosive device.

Historical Note Former Rule 20. Former Section R12-8-20 repealed, new

Section R12-8-20 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-20 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-120 adopted effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-121. Reserved

R12-8-122. Commercial Use of a State Park A. A person shall not engage in a commercial activity within a state park unless the commercial activity is authorized by:

1. A special use permit issued under R12-8-125,

2. A concession, or

3. A commercial rental or retail permit.

B. Subsection (A) does not apply to an individual who enters a state park in a commercially marked vehicle if the individual intends to, provide service to the holder of a special use per-mit, concession, or commercial rental or retail permit, or respond to an emergency.

Historical Note Former Rule 22. Former Section R12-8-22 repealed, new

Section R12-8-22 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Sections R12-8-22 and R12-8-23 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-122 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended subsection

(A) effective July 12, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-123. Reserved

R12-8-124. Disorderly Conduct A. A person shall not engage in disorderly conduct within a state park.

B. Within a state park, a person shall not knowingly disturb the peace of an area or another person, make unreasonable noise, engage in violent behavior, use provocative language or ges-tures, or recklessly handle, display, or discharge a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

C. A person shall not use a loudspeaker in a state park without first obtaining from the Director a special use permit that authorizes the use of a loudspeaker.

Historical Note Former Rule 24. Former Section R12-8-24 repealed, new

Section R12-8-24 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-24 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-124 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended by final rulemaking at 13

A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-125. Special Use Permits A. Special use permit required. Within a state park, a person shall obtain a special use permit from the Board before:

1. Engaging in an activity that is prohibited by this Chapter without a permit;

2. Excluding the general public from an area or facility within the state park;

3. Engaging in a commercial activity not covered by a con-cession or commercial rental or retail permit;

4. Engaging in a spectator event designed to attract a large crowd;

5. Engaging in an activity that requires a permit from another entity such as the Coast Guard, Arizona Game and Fish Department, or a city, county, or municipality;

6. Engaging in an activity that requires a reservation outside an area designated for use by reservation; or

7. Using a state park area for a purpose different from that for which the area is designated.

B. General terms and conditions. The Board shall issue a special use permit only subject to the following general terms and conditions:

1. An application for the special use permit is submitted less than one year before the planned special use;

2. The special use permit may be revoked if the Board deter-mines that the permit holder fails to comply with state park statutes, this Chapter, and all Board policies that are terms of the special use permit;

3. The special use permit does not conflict with a conces-sion without written approval from the concession holder;

4. The special use permit is issued to the first person that applies for a special use permit for a particular day at a particular location;

5. The special use permit is issued only after the applicant complies with any indemnity and insurance requirements that the Board determines are necessary to protect the state;

6. The special use permit is issued only after the applicant pays required fees or obtains a fee waiver under R12-8- 110;

7. The special use does not conflict with the Board’s man-agement goals for the state park; and

8. The special use does not create a safety hazard to partici-pants, spectators, or the general public.

C. Private special event. The Board shall issue a special use per-mit for a private special event only subject to the following specific terms and conditions:

1. The person requesting a special use permit for a private special event requests the special use permit for no more than seven consecutive days of use and no more than 14 days of use in a calendar year;

2. The private special event does not significantly interfere with the public’s use of the state park; and

3. The person holding a special use permit for a private spe-cial event does not engage in commercial activity within a state park.

D. Public special event. The Board shall issue a special use per-mit for a public special event only subject to the following spe-cific terms and conditions:

1. The person requesting a special use permit for a public special event requests the special use permit for no more than four consecutive days of use in a calendar quarter and no more than 16 days of use in a calendar year at a particular state park; and

2. No more than two special use permits for a public special event are issued per day per state park.

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E. Festival special event. The Board shall issue a special use per-mit for a festival special event only subject to the following specific terms and conditions:

1. The person requesting a special use permit for a festival special event requests the special use permit at least 120 days before the festival special event if no more than 1,500 people are expected to attend each day of the festi-val special event or at least 180 days before the festival special event if more than 1,500 people are expected to attend each day;

2. The person requesting a special use permit for a festival special event requests no more than seven consecutive days of use and no more than 14 days of use in a calendar year at a particular state park;

3. No more than one special use permit for a festival special event is issued per day per state park;

4. The person requesting a special use permit for a festival special event provides to the Board a detailed plan regarding security, sanitary facilities, medical services, parking, food and drink facilities, booths, and sponsor-ships at least 90 days before the festival special event;

and

5. The person requesting a special use permit for a festival special event obtains all permits required by other entities such as a city, county, municipality, or agency and sub-mits a copy of all permits to the Board at least 30 days before the festival special event.

F. Commercial photography special use. The Board shall issue a special use permit for commercial photography only subject to the following specific terms and conditions:

1. The person requesting a special use permit for commer-cial photography requests the special use permit at least 30 days before the commercial photography event;

2. The person requesting a special use permit for commer-cial photography requests no more than seven consecu-tive days of use and no more than 14 days of use in a calendar year at a particular state park; and

3. The person holding a commercial photography special use permit does not engage in commercial activity within a state park.

Historical Note Former Rule 25; Former Section R12-8-25 repealed, new

Section R12-8-25 adopted effective January 28, 1976 (Supp. 76-1). Former Section R12-8-25 renumbered and amended as Section R12-8-125 effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Amended subsections (A) and (C) effective November 27, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Amended effective January 1, 1997, under an exemption from

A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6; filed in the Office of the Sec-retary of State December 9, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1010, effective February 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 13

A.A.R. 1115, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

R12-8-126. Violation; Classification Under A.R.S. § 41-511.13, an individual who violates a provision of this Chapter commits a class 2 misdemeanor.

Historical Note Adopted effective November 1, 1981 (Supp. 81-5).

Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1115, effec-tive May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

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Exhibit A. February 1, 2015, Regular Fee Schedule

ARIZONA STATE PARKS FEE SCHEDULE

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2015

1: Adult is defined as an individual 14 years of age and older.

2: Camping fees reflect a “Range” dependent upon specific site location and seasonality. Call individual Park facility for current information.

4: Over-sized Parking is an additional fee for those vehicles or vehicle/trailer units that exceed 55’ in total length.

5: Additional Program Fees may apply, see “OTHER FEES.”

6: For Lodge, Cabins & Yurts an additional overnight fee of $5.00 per pet per night will be assessed.

7: Camping by Reservation only. Contact the Park Facility directly for availability and details.

These fees are charged on a “per vehicle” basis that includes up to 4 Adults per vehicle. Additional fees for vehicles containing more than 4 Adults will be assessed.

50% discount off regular entrance fee for Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve members of the United States Military, Arizona residents who are United States

Military Retired or Service Disabled Veterans.

100% discount off regular entrance fee for Arizona residents who are 100% Service Disabled Veterans and their families. Does not apply to Kartchner Caverns

State Park tour tickets, special use fees, special event fees, special event admission fees, reservation fees, camping or overnight parking.

DAILY ENTRANCE NIGHTLY CAMPING2

PARK NAME

Per Vehicle

1-4 Adults1 Individual/

Bicycle Over-Size Parking4

Non-Electric Campsite

Electric Site Cabana or Boat Site Cabin6 Yurt6 Lodge

ALAMO 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00 50 - 75.00

BOYCE THOMPSON (Separate Fee Schedule)

BUCKSKIN MOUNTAIN 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 20 - 50.00 20 - 50.00

BUCKSKIN RIVER ISLAND 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

CATALINA 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

CATTAIL COVE 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 10.00 20 - 50.00 15 - 50.00

Boat-in sites Day Use Only 10.00

DEAD HORSE RANCH 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00 50 - 75.00

FOOL HOLLOW 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

HOMOLOVI 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

KARTCHNER

(Daily Entrance Fee is waived for reserved tour ticket holders)

5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00

LAKE HAVASU 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 10.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

LOST DUTCHMAN 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

LYMAN LAKE 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00 50 - 75.00 35 - 50.00

ORACLE5 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00

PATAGONIA LAKE 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00 15 - 50.00

PICACHO PEAK5 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00

RED ROCK5 (educational groups only: $15 - 25.00/group of 1-6 persons)

ROPER LAKE 2 - 10.00 2 - 5.00 15 - 25.00 20 - 50.00 50 - 75.00

SLIDE ROCK5 5 - 30.00 2 - 5.00

SONOITA CREEK7 15 - 25.00

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE 400 – 1500.00

Children ages 0-6, when accompanied by a paying adult age 18 years or older, will be admitted free as long as the child is not part of an organized group. Group discounts may be available where listed. A group is 15 persons or more with prearranged arrival. All persons in a group, regardless of age, apply toward a group’s number. Group discounts do not apply to Program Fees.

PARK NAME

DAILY ENTRANCE FEES GROUP FEES

Ages 0-6 Ages 7-13 Ages 14 & up Ages 14 & up

FORT VERDE5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

JEROME5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

MCFARLAND5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

RED ROCK5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

TOMBSTONE5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

TUBAC PRESIDIO5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

YUMA QUARTER MASTER DEPOT5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate

Group discounts are available where listed. A group is 15 persons or more with prearranged arrival. All persons in a group, regardless of age, apply toward a group’s number.

PARK NAME

DAILY ENTRANCE FEES GROUP FEES

Ages 0-6 Ages 7-13 Ages 14 & up Ages 7-13 Ages 14 & up

RIORDAN MANSION5 free 2 - 10.00 2 - 10.00 20% off current rate 20% off current rate

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Historical Note Adopted effective January 1, 1997, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 9, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended effective January 1, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 11, 1997

KARTCHNER CAVERNS

TOURS Ages Ages Ages

0 - 6 7 - 13 14 & Up

Rotunda Tour free 9 - 15.00 18.00 - 30.00

Big Room Tour N/A 9 - 15.00 18.00 - 30.00

COMMERCIAL GROUP TOURS*: Ages Ages Ages

0 - 6 7 - 13 14 & Up

Rotunda Tour free 20% off current rate

20% off current rate

Big Room Tour N/A 20% off current rate

20% off current rate

* A commercial tour is pre-arranged by a commercial tour operator who organizes tours in a package with transportation and a destination or tour for one price. A group tour for Kartchner Caverns cave tour is defined as 12 persons or more.

OTHER FEES

Pet Fee for Cabins & Yurts 5.00 per pet per night.

Overnight Parking 5.00 Overnight Parking is described as: “A legally parked, unattended and unoccupied vehicle not in a designated campsite, remaining on the park throughout the night.” The overnight parking fee is to be charged in addition to the regular Entrance Fee.

PASSES

Arizona State Parks Premium Annual

Entrance Pass 200.00

“Valid at all State Parks for day-use activities only. Additional Program and Special Event Fees may apply.”

Arizona State Parks Standard Annual Entrance Pass

75.00

“Valid at all Arizona State Parks facilities for day-use activities. Not valid from April 1st through October 31st at Buckskin Mountain/River Island, Cattail Cove and Lake Havasu State Parks on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized State Holidays.

Additional Program and Special Event Fees may apply.”

PROGRAM FEES

(per person or vehicle) RESERVATIONS SPECIAL USE FEES

Students Program: Variable Kartchner Tours: 3.00 Non-Commercial: 25.00 (minimum)

Event / Program Fees:

Variable Kartchner Tours

Rebooking:

5 – 25.00 Commercial: 25.00 (minimum)

Instructional: Variable Camping, Cabin, Yurt, Ramada, Lodge 5 – 25.00 Damage Deposit: 25.00 (minimum)

Group: 5 – 25.00

FACILITY USE FEES

Ramada 15.00 (minimum

Group Day Use 15.00 (minimum

Group Camping 15.00 (minimum

Dump Station Use 15 -

20.00 Use of a park’s dump station without being a registered camper will be equal to one night’s camping (low end of the individual Park’s range).

PERMITS

Commercial Retail Permit: 300.00 CONDITIONS OF USE

• Pass is valid only for customers entering the park in the commercial vehicle.

• Individual pass must be presented each time the commercial vehicle enters the park with passengers.

• Pass does not permit any private vehicle to enter the park.

• Pass is valid through the calendar year in which it was purchased.

• Pass must be used in conjunction with commercial business pass.

• One voucher permits up to 4 adults in the same commercial vehicle.

• Violation of Conditions of Use may result in revocation of all commercial privileges.

• All Commercial Vehicle Access Permits expire December 31 of the year for which they were issued.

• Permittee clientele will be responsible for all applicable daily entrance fees when entering the park in a separate vehicle from the permittee. However, a discounted Clientele Voucher is available for all permittee clientele who enter the park in the permittee’s vehicle and do not occupy a parking space.

Commercial Rental Permit: 350.00

2nd Commercial Permit: 150.00

Clientele Voucher: 5.00 Vouchers are sold only to Permit holders. Vouchers can only be used at the time of entry, and are non-transferable.

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(Supp. 97-4). Amended effective March 2, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41- 511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State February 13, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended effective March 2, 1998, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State Febru-ary 23, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended effective January 1, 1999, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, specified in

A.R.S. § 41-511.05(8); filed in the Office of the Secretary of State November 24, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 2173, effective July 1, 1999 (Supp. 99-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5712, effective

January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3657, effective July 31, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3828, effective August 6, 2003 (Supp. 03-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

569, effective March 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 1889, effective April 13, 2004 (Supp.

04-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2602, effective June 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 4186, effective October 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 1700, effective March 1, 2006 (Supp. 06-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 422, effective January 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 4535, effective January 1, 2009 (Supp. 08-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 293, effective March 1, 2010 at Department Request, Office File No. M11-81, filed March 8, 2011 (Supp. 10-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 1998, effective December 1, 2010 (Supp. 10-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 629, effective April 1, 2012 (Supp. 12-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 3148, effective November 1, 2013 (Supp. 13- 3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 4222, effective January 1, 2014 (Supp. 13-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 3561, effective February 1, 2015 (Supp. 14-4).

ARTICLE 2. OPERATION OF THE BOARD

R12-8-201. Meetings A. There shall be a minimum of one meeting of the Arizona State

Parks Board during each calendar year quarter.

B. The time and place of a meeting shall be designated seven days before the meeting date by either:

1. The…