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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-4 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
The following definitions shall control in any application
				  of these rules and regulations:
(a)
				"Board" means the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board established by
				W.S.
				9-2-2305;
(b) "Cultural Heritage" means movable and
				immovable property that has cultural significance, whether in the nature of
				antiquities and monuments of a classical age or important modern items of fine
				arts, decorative arts, and architecture, or intangible aspects of culture such
				as humanities, folklore, crafts, skills, artifacts, art, or history. Cultural
				Heritage also includes but is not limited to contemporary and traditional
				folklore, crafts, skills, architecture, history, artifacts, humanities or the
				arts.
(c) "Division" means the
				Division of Cultural Resources within the Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources, or its successor;
(d) "Governmental organization" means any
				state, tribal, federal and county or local governmental agency, including
				municipal subdivisions;
(e)
				"Matching contribution" includes money and in-kind contributions, including the
				economic value of any non-monetary donated contributions to a project/program
				by the applicant, including but not limited to labor, equipment or supplies,
				facilities, or other terms essential to a project;
(f) "Rules" means the rules and regulations
				established by the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board;
(g) "Trust Fund" means the Wyoming Cultural
				Trust Fund created by W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				9-2-2304;
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-5 - Board

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Each appointed Board member shall serve
				on staggered three (3) year terms, as stated in
				W.S.
				9-2-2305. Members shall serve without
				compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance
				of their duties in the manner and amounts provided by law.
(b) The Board shall meet regularly to review
				and dispose of grant proposals/programs, and the chairperson may call special
				meetings. Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed as prohibiting
				the Board or the chairperson from holding information proceedings, workshop
				meetings, or conferences deemed by the Board to be necessary in the performance
				of its duties. All regular and special meetings shall be held in accordance
				with the Public Meetings Act as set forth in W.S.
				W.S.
				16-4-401 et seq.
(c) The Board shall establish criteria for
				grant selection and initiate program planning.
(d) The Board shall review, monitor and
				administer the expenditures of monies from the trust fund.
(e) The Board may consult with the Wyoming
				Arts Council Board and Wyoming Parks and Cultural Resources Commission. The
				Board may also consult with other agencies, boards, commission, and
				organizations as they deem necessary.
(f) The Board may accept federal grants, and
				other contributions, grants, gifts, bequests, and donations from any
				source.
(g) The Board may approve
				grants for nonprofit and governmental, cultural, historical, and arts
				organizations, and have the discretion in determining the amount of money, as
				well as the amount of required match, under each grant.
(h) The Board shall annually report to the
				Governor, the Joint Appropriations Interim Committee, and the Joint Travel,
				Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee no later than October 1
				of each year.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-6 - Eligibility for Grants

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Grants will
				require local matching funds or other in-kind contributions from
				applicants;
(b) Grants may be
				awarded only to nonprofit or governmental, cultural, historical, historical
				preservation, humanities, and arts organizations;
(c) All applicants will need to demonstrate
				that the proposed project, program or entity for which they are seeking a grant
				is supported by a solid plan to effectuate the proposal, demonstrates the
				fiscal capability to maintain the project, program or entity over time, and
				demonstrates clear support of Wyoming's cultural community and affected
				interests;
(d) All grant recipients
				will submit an evaluation of their programs, projects or entities assisted by
				any Trust Fund Grant within 60-days of the completion of grant
				period.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-7 - Application Procedure

Current through July 13, 2024
Application deadlines and procedures will be widely
				  publicized to facilitate equal access to the funds to the most diverse and
				  comprehensive potential grantees within Wyoming's cultural community.
(a) Applications shall be on forms prescribed
				by the Board, and received by such date(s) as the Board shall
				establish.
(b) The application
				shall include the following:
(i) Name and
				address of applicant(s)/organization(s) and contact information for
				project/program/entity director, (name, phone, email, mailing
				address).
(ii) A description of
				need for funds.
(iii) The manner in
				which the need will be met.
(iv)
				The dollar amount requested.
(v)
				How will matching dollars be achieved.
(vi) The number of persons who will be served
				and a project plan.
(vii) Whether
				the program, project or entity involves one time or ongoing costs, and, if
				ongoing, how program, project or entity may be funded and maintained over
				time.
(viii) Schedule for
				project/program completion.
(ix)
				The description of intended evaluation and accountability procedures.
(x) Two or three letters of support from
				local community organizations, agencies, or individuals.
(xi) Other information as deemed necessary by
				the board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-8 - Grant Award Procedure/Prioritization Process

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Applications shall be evaluated by criteria established by the Board.
(b) The Board shall have final decision
				regarding the approval or denial of grant awards.
(c) Grant applicants shall have the right to
				resubmit denied grant applications for consideration during future grant
				application periods.
(d) All final
				Board decisions regarding the approval or denial of grant awards shall require
				a majority vote of the Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-9 - Grant Distribution and Administration

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All fiscal
				records of the Board shall be maintained in accordance with State of Wyoming
				Accounting Procedures.
(b) Records
				shall be maintained by the State Parks and Cultural Resources
				Department.
(c) Board members shall
				present vouchers and requests for payment in accordance with policies and
				procedures of the Wyoming State Auditor's Office.
(d) Grants will be distributed annually, or
				as requested by the Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-10 - Audits/Inspections

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Director of the Department of Audit
				or his designee shall audit the trust fund designated by
				W.S.
				9-2-2304 biennially. Copies of the audit
				shall be provided to the Governor and the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife
				and Cultural Resources Interim Committee.
(b) The Board shall annually report to the
				Governor, the Joint Appropriations Committee, and the Joint Travel, Recreation,
				Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee no later than October
				1.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 1 - WY CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD › Section 1-11 - Gifts, Transfers, Bequests and Donations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Board may
				accept grants, gifts, bequests, and donations to the cultural trust fund from
				any source.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 2 - WYOMING CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA RULES/REGULATIONS › Section 2-1 - Evaluation, Ranking, and Prioritization of Grant Proposals

Current through July 13, 2024
In reviewing, evaluating, and ranking applications, the
				  Board shall place emphasis on:
(a)
				Increasing the availability of cultural opportunities for the citizens of
				Wyoming.
(b) Increasing and
				stimulating public and private investment in the cultural heritage of the
				State.
(c) Increasing cooperation,
				communication and partnerships between not-for-profit cultural organizations,
				public entities, the private sector, and individuals for the benefit of the
				State's cultural life.
(d)
				Supporting the role of Wyoming's cultural life in community and economic
				development.
(e) Strengthening and
				increasing the organizational capacity of the State's cultural
				institutions.
(f) Rewarding
				innovative thinking in advancing Wyoming's cultural heritage.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 2 - WYOMING CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA RULES/REGULATIONS › Section 2-2 - Criteria for Grants

Current through July 13, 2024
Grant criteria shall, at a minimum, include the ability of
				  the organization or project to accomplish one (1) or more of the
				  following:
(a) Preserving Wyoming's
				historical and cultural heritage.
(b) Increasing awareness of Wyoming's
				historical and cultural heritage.
(c) Creating and completing innovative
				projects that expand and develop Wyoming's cultural environment.
(d) Building long-term financial investment
				in Wyoming's cultural institutions and infrastructure.
(e) Developing and promoting cultural events
				that bring Wyoming citizens together to celebrate the State's cultural
				heritage.
(f) Increasing access to
				cultural opportunity for Wyoming citizens.
(g) Expanding the capacity of Wyoming
				cultural institutions to advance their missions.
(h) Developing new local and/or regional
				organizations devoted to the advancement of culture, i.e. arts or cultural
				councils.
(i) Developing cultural
				heritage tourism in the state.
(j)
				Contribute to the role of cultural heritage in community and economic
				development.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 2 - WYOMING CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA RULES/REGULATIONS › Section 2-3 - Ranking System

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board shall prepare and approve a ranking system to be
				  used to rank all eligible applications. The ranking shall be approved by an
				  affirmative vote of the Board. Any subsequent amendments to the ranking system
				  shall also be approved by an affirmative vote of the Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0001 - Cultural Trust Fund Board › Chapter 2 - WYOMING CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA RULES/REGULATIONS › Section 2-4 - Multi-year Projects

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board may exempt projects that are funded as multi-year
				  projects from the ranking process for the duration of the project provided that
				  annual evaluations of progress toward project goals are submitted and accepted
				  by the Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The
				Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is granted the following:
(i) In accordance with W.S. §
										
											36-4-115,
				the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, in consultation with the
				Wyoming parks and cultural resources commission, shall promulgate and enforce
				all reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out this act (W.S.
				§§
										
											36-4-101  through 36-4-119 ).
(ii) Rules and regulations promulgated by the
				department under this act and governing state parks and historic sites shall
				include the:
(A) Conservation of peace and
				good order within each park;
(B)
				Preservation of state property;
(C)
				Promotion of the well-being of park visitors and residents; and
(D) Definition of a public nuisance within
				state parks and historic sites.
(iii) The Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources shall enforce its rules and regulations. These rules and
				regulations supersede all such previous regulations.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-2 - Authority To Enforce

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All duly
				authorized peace officers as defined in W.S. §
									
										7-2-101  while within the
				geographical boundaries of their jurisdiction shall have the authority to
				enforce all state statutes and these rules and regulations on park
				lands.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-3 - Penalty Clause

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) These rules
				are specifically subject to the provisions of W.S. §
									
										36-4-115  and shall be
				enforced pursuant to the provisions.
(i) Any
				person violating W.S. §§
										
											36-4-101  through 36-4-123  or these rules is
				guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty
				dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or
				both.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-4 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Department
				shall mean the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources; Division of
				State Parks and Historic Sites.
(b)
				Administrator shall mean the administrator of the Division of State Parks and
				Historic Sites or his authorized designees.
(c) Superintendent shall mean any official in
				charge of a park, recreation area, historic or archeological site, or his
				authorized designees.
(d)
				Authorized designee shall mean any superintendent, assistant superintendent or
				selected employee.
(e) Law
				enforcement officer shall mean any peace officer, as defined by W.S. §
									
										7-2-101.
(f) Park land shall mean
				all state owned or controlled parks, historical sites, archeological sites and
				recreation areas administered by the department.
(g) Designated beach area shall mean those
				beaches with a buoyed off swim area.
(h) Firearms and other projectile devices
				shall mean any firearm, including an air or gas powered pistol or rifle, blow
				gun, paint ball gun, bow and arrow, or any other implement designed to
				discharge missiles in the air or under water.
(i) Camping shall mean the temporary lodging
				for outdoor recreational purposes and presupposes occupancy of a shelter
				designed for such purpose (i.e., sleeping bag, tent, trailer or other
				vehicle).
(j) Camping permit shall
				mean a permit issued by the department authorizing overnight usage of park
				lands.
(k) A camping unit means a
				portable structure, shelter or motor vehicle designed and intended for
				occupancy by persons engaged in RVing or camping. The basic camping units
				include but are not limited to travel trailers, motorhomes, tents, tepees,
				yurts and motor vehicles that will be occupied overnight. One additional tent
				for a family (parents or grandparents and unmarried minor children) is
				considered part of a single camping unit.
(l) Daily use permit shall mean a permit
				issued by the department authorizing the use of park lands.
(m) Special use permit shall mean a permit
				issued by the department for other authorized purposes.
(n) Designated campsite shall mean an
				established area within a state park or historic site with a state provided
				picnic table and metal fire ring or an area designated as a campsite by
				Department signage or campground maps.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-5 - Abandoned Property

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Leaving any
				vehicle as defined in W.S. §
									
										31-13-101  unattended on any park land for
				longer than 24 hours without prior permission of the superintendent is
				prohibited and such vehicle may be removed and disposed of pursuant to W.S.
				§§
									
										31-13-101  through 31-13-116.
(b) In the event unattended property
				interferes with the safe or orderly management of the area, it may be removed
				by the superintendent or law enforcement officer at any time, and such property
				shall be removed and stored at the expense of the owner.
(c) Unless prior written permission has been
				obtained from the superintendent, personal property left in any park land for
				longer than 30 days shall be deemed abandoned. Property deemed abandoned may be
				removed at the owner's expense and disposed of as provided by law.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-6 - Aircraft And Powerless Flight

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The
				operation or use of aircraft on lands or waters other than at landing areas
				designated in special regulations is prohibited. Where water surface is
				designated as a landing area, the operation or use of aircraft on the water
				within 500 feet of beach areas, boat docks, piers, ramps, or within one (1)
				mile of water control structures is prohibited.
(b) The air delivery of any person or thing
				by parachute, helicopter or other means without a valid special use permit is
				prohibited, except in extreme emergencies involving the safety of human life or
				threat of serious property loss.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not
				be applicable to aircraft engaged in official business of the state or federal
				government, or used in emergency rescue in accordance with the directions of
				the superintendent, or forced to land due to circumstances beyond the control
				of the operator.
(d) The operation
				of aircraft shall be in accordance with current applicable regulations of the
				federal aviation administration.
(e) The launching or landing of sailplanes,
				gliders, parasailing, balloons, body kites, hang gliders and other devices
				designed to carry persons or objects through the air in powerless flight is
				prohibited without a written special use permit from the superintendent
				specifying the conditions under which such launching or landing is to be
				conducted.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-8 - Closures

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The
				department may establish a reasonable schedule of visiting hours for all or
				portions of park land; and close to public use all or any portion when
				necessary for the protection of an area or the safety and welfare of persons or
				property by the posting of appropriate signs indicating the extent and scope of
				such closures.
(b) In accordance
				with W.S. §
									
										6-6-303, all persons shall observe and abide by officially
				posted signs designating closed areas and visiting hours.
(c) All park lands are closed after 10:00
				p.m. except for camping.
(d) The
				superintendent may set a visitor capacity limit for areas within park land.
				Each visitor capacity limit shall be enforced to protect park visitors and to
				prevent damage to the natural resources on park lands. Once capacity is
				reached, no additional visitors shall be admitted.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-9 - Conduct

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Visitors
				shall conduct themselves in a lawful, peaceful and orderly manner, and shall
				abide by these rules and regulations and all state statutes.
(b) The use of park lands and facilities by
				any person under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances to a degree
				which renders himself a hazard is prohibited.
(c) Failure to comply with a lawful order
				issued by a department employee acting pursuant to these rules is
				prohibited.
(d) The operation or
				use of any audio or noise-producing devices in such a manner or at such a time
				so as to unreasonably disturb any person is prohibited.
(e) Possession of any container which
				contains an alcoholic or malt beverage in excess of two fluid gallons by any
				person or persons is prohibited unless a special use permit has been obtained
				in advance.
(f) In addition to any
				other penalties provided, the person, or persons violating these rules and
				regulations, may be removed from the park lands pursuant to W.S. §
									
										6-3-303.
(g) The
				possession
,
discharge or use of fireworks of any kind or
				nature on park lands is prohibited, except special displays which must be
				approved by the superintendent through application for a special use
				permit.
(h) Nudity is prohibited on
				park lands.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-10 - Domestic Pets And Livestock

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All pets
				must be in a vehicle or on a leash no longer than ten (10) feet in length and
				physically controlled at all times.
(b) Pets are prohibited in public eating
				places and food stores, public buildings, and on designated beach areas.
				EXCEPTION: This paragraph shall not apply to guide dogs.
(c) Dogs, cats or other pets running at large
				may be impounded by the superintendent and may be disposed of in accordance to
				W.S. §
									
										11-31-301. Any such animal that kills or seriously injures human
				beings or wildlife may be impounded by the superintendent in the interest of
				public safety and the protection of wildlife, subject to disposition in
				accordance with W.S. §
									
										11-31-301.
(d) On park lands where hunting is permitted,
				by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, the lawful use of hunting dogs is
				allowed provided the area is open to hunting and the dogs' owners or handlers
				accompany and have control of such dogs and are responsible for the action of
				such dogs.
(e) Grazing or ranging
				domestic animals or poultry is prohibited without prior written authorization
				by the department or appropriate federal land managing agencies.
(f) Pets shall not be left unattended for any
				time greater than one hour.
(g)
				Horses are permitted on park lands except within designated areas. Exception:
				Horses being used in law enforcement activities.
(h) Parcels of park lands may be closed
				permanently or for a specified period of time to domestic pets in order to
				protect wildlife or adjacent landowners rights.
(i) Persons with pets on lawns, picnic and
				camping areas will be responsible for proper removal and disposal of the
				animal's waste.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-11 - Fires

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The
				kindling of fires is permitted only when the fire is confined in a fireplace
				provided for the use of visitors, or in grills or in locations specified by the
				superintendent, or in stoves or lanterns using gasoline, propane, butane gas or
				similar fuels. Fires shall be kindled in such manner so as to prevent injury to
				trees, shrubs, grasses, or other combustible matter.
(i) Upon approval of the superintendent,
				fires may be built outside of furnished grills or rings but shall not exceed
				thirty-six (36) inches in diameter and be of a reasonable size. Burning of any
				material containing metal (i.e., nails, screws, wire, or bolts) is
				prohibited.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-12 - Fishing, Hunting And Trapping

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Fishing is
				permitted on all park lands subject to general fishing regulations prescribed
				by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
(b) Any area or portion of an area may be
				closed to all or any form or method of fishing by official action of the
				Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
(c) Fishing from within twenty (20) yards of
				any public boat ramp, boat dock, mooring area or designated beach area is
				prohibited.
(d) Fishing from motor
				vehicle road bridges is prohibited unless otherwise designated.
(e) Unless otherwise posted, park lands or
				portions thereof are open to hunting subject to general hunting regulations
				prescribed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. While engaged in lawful
				hunting, the use of firearms or other projectile devices are prohibited within
				400 yards of any public use facility or activity area, including picnic areas,
				campgrounds, private cabin and concession areas, boat ramps, hard surfaced
				roads, designated trails, and parking lots.
(f) Trapping on park lands is authorized only
				by regulation of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Written permission to
				trap on park lands must be granted by the superintendent, upon approval of the
				Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
(g) All ice fishing equipment, vehicles, and
				debris must be removed from the frozen lake surface prior to departure. Ice
				shelters must have owner identification as required by Game and Fish Commission
				regulations.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-13 - Permits

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All persons
				using any portion of park lands shall obtain the appropriate permits in
				accordance with W.S. §
									
										36-4-121  and these rules and regulations.
(b) Camping.
(i) Camping permits are required from January
				1 through December 31, inclusive, at the locations specified in W.S. §
										
											36-4-121(a).
(ii) All camping
				permits or receipts expire at 10:00 a.m. on the last day of the permit
				period.
(iii) Any vehicle occupying
				a camping site between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall display a
				valid camping permit or receipt.
(iv) The camping receipt shall be visible in
				the lower driver's side windshield of each vehicle at each campsite or visibly
				displayed on vehicles without windshields.
(v) All annual camping permits must be
				permanently affixed to the lower driver's side of the windshield.
(vi) Any annual camping permit not properly
				attached to the vehicle it was registered to may be seized and
				destroyed.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-15 - Preservation of Public Property

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The
				destruction, injury, defacement, removal or disturbance in any manner of any
				building, sign, equipment, monument, statue, marker or other structure, or of
				any animal or plant matter and direct or indirect products thereof, including
				but not limited to petrified wood, flower, cane, or fruit, egg, nest, or
				nesting site, or of any soil, rock or mineral formation, artifact, relic,
				historic or prehistoric feature, or of any other public property of any kind on
				park lands is prohibited without prior permission of the
				superintendent.
(b) The gathering
				or possession for personal consumption or use of only such fruits and berries
				as the superintendent may designate is permitted. All such fruits and berries
				shall be picked only by hand. The gathering or collecting of such objects for
				the purpose of sale is prohibited.
(c) The use of any mineral or metal detecting
				device at a state historic or archeological site is prohibited, except for
				official use. The use of any mineral or metal detecting device at a state park
				or recreation area is prohibited without written permission of the
				superintendent.
(d) The destroying,
				digging, cutting, removing, or possession of any tree, shrub or plant is
				prohibited. The collection and possession of dead wood found on the ground for
				use as fuel in campgrounds or picnic areas is permitted except as posted by
				appropriate signs.
(e) Dead timber
				which has been identified by department personnel for removal from park land
				may be cut and removed from the area by the public for personal consumption at
				home with the written permission of the superintendent. The removal for the
				purpose of sale is prohibited.
(f)
				Entering, climbing upon, or tampering with state owned motor vehicles and
				motorized or power equipment is prohibited.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-16 - Public Safety

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Unless
				otherwise provided on park lands, no person shall:
(i) Possess explosives of any kind on park
				lands.
(ii) Use or display any
				weapon in a threatening manner.
(iii) Discharge a firearm or other projectile
				device, or otherwise purposefully or negligently endanger the life of any
				person or creature within any park lands. The discharge of a firearm or other
				projectile device while engaged in hunting or fishing as authorized by Wyoming
				Game and Fish Commission regulations is authorized except within 400 yards of
				any public use facility or activity area, including picnic areas, campgrounds,
				private cabin and concession areas, boat ramps, hard surfaced roads, designated
				trails, and parking lots.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-17 - Sanitation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All
				garbage, papers, cans, bottles, waste materials and rubbish of any kind must be
				deposited in places or containers designated for the disposal thereof, or
				removed from the area.
(b) Draining
				or dumping refuse or wastes, including gray water, from any source, except in
				places or receptacles provided for such use, is prohibited.
(c) Campground hydrants shall be used only
				for the gathering of water for personal and domestic use. Bathing, fish
				cleaning, and washing of dishes, boats or vehicles is prohibited in the area of
				hydrants.
(d) Polluting or
				contaminating in any manner any watershed, water supplies or water used for
				drinking purposes is prohibited. This shall include the dumping of hazardous
				waste.
(e) Depositing any body
				waste in or on any portion of any comfort station or other public structure
				except into fixtures provided for that purpose is prohibited. Placing any
				bottle, can, cloth, rag, metal, wood or stone substances in any of the plumbing
				fixtures of such structure or station is prohibited.
(f) Urinating or defecating other than at the
				places provided therefore is prohibited.
(g) Using government refuse-containers or
				other refuse facilities for dumping household or commercial garbage or trash
				brought as such from private property is prohibited.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-18 - Trail Use

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All
				designated hardened trails are open to foot traffic. Bicycle and equestrian use
				is prohibited where designated.
(b)
				Bicyclists and foot traffic must yield to horseback riders.
(c) Motorized vehicles are prohibited on all
				trails except for department and emergency vehicles performing maintenance or
				management functions.
(d) Riding or
				hitching horses, or other saddle or pack animals in campgrounds or picnic areas
				or within the immediate vicinity of trail shelters, eating or sleeping
				establishments or other areas of public gatherings, except where trails and
				facilities are provided for such use is prohibited.
(e) Riders shall slow their horses to a slow
				trot or walk when passing persons on foot or bicycle.
(f) Pedestrians on trails shall conduct
				themselves in such a manner as not to frighten or interfere with horses or pack
				animals when passing or being passed.
(g) All trail usage shall be in a manner to
				cause minimal damage to the trail.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-19 - Solicitation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Commercial
				solicitation of any kind is prohibited; provided that this section shall not
				apply to transactions with authorized concessions.
(b) Display of unauthorized signs or
				advertising on park lands is prohibited
(c) Begging and hitchhiking are
				prohibited.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-20 - Suspension of Rules

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) In
				emergency situations, the department may provide temporary exceptions to the
				general rules for specific park lands, by posting notice of such exception at
				said park lands. Adopted civil defense plans for each area will become
				effective upon announcement by the superintendent.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-21 - Vehicles

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) No person
				shall operate a motorized vehicle on any park land except on such roads,
				beaches, or areas designated for such use. This shall include motorcycles,
				trail bikes, mopeds, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and all other
				off road vehicles (ORVs). This rule shall not apply to employees engaged in the
				performance of their official duties.
(i)
				Vehicle operation on any reservoir area below the high water line may be
				restricted to designated areas and special management zones.
(ii) Vehicle use of any reservoir area below
				the high water line shall be restricted to entering and leaving the reservoir
				bottom from a department established access.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-22 - Water Sports: Designated Beach Areas

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) No
				lifeguards are provided at designated beach areas. Swimmers swim at their own
				risk.
(b) No person may build or
				tend any fires on designated beach areas.
(c) Glass containers are not allowed on any
				designated beach areas.
(d) Fishing
				is not allowed on any designated beach areas.
(e) Persons using designated beach areas
				shall be attired in acceptable swim wear, so as to prevent any
				nudity.
(f) Dressing and undressing
				except in bathhouses, tents, or camper trailers is prohibited.
(g) No dogs, cats or other domestic animals
				are allowed on designated beach areas.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-23 - Water Sports: Boating

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Boating is
				permitted on all waters within park lands, and operation is subject to general
				boating regulations prescribed by the Wyoming Game and Fish
				Commission.
(b) Any area or portion
				of an area within park land boundaries may be closed by the Game and Fish
				Commission under W.S. §
									
										41-13-211  to all or any forms of watercraft by the
				placing of signs, markers, buoys, or other appropriate devices in widespread
				and common use for such purposes.
(c) Watercraft shall not be left unattended
				in or near waters owned or controlled by the State of Wyoming except at
				designated mooring, anchoring or beaching locations. In boat launching areas,
				vehicles and trailers must be parked in designated parking areas. Vehicles and
				trailers left in the boat ramp areas which hinder other users are prohibited
				and may be removed by the superintendent with all related fees being paid by
				the owner.
(d) Docks installed
				adjacent to boat ramps shall be used only for the following purposes: launching
				and recovery of watercraft, and embarking and disembarking passengers. The
				mooring of watercraft at such docks for any other reason or for a period of
				time greater than that reasonable to accomplish the permitted activities is
				prohibited.
(e) The towing of
				persons on waterskis, surfboards, and similar devices by vessels is permitted
				except on those portions of water surface restricted by buoy markers or signs,
				provided such activity is conducted in accordance with boating regulations
				prescribed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
(f) Boat races or regattas may be permitted
				in park lands with the written permission of the Superintendent and the Wyoming
				Game and Fish Department. Application for approval of any event must be
				submitted to the superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.
				An application must also be submitted to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department
				Watercraft Section at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-24 - Special Regulations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Curt Gowdy
				State Park.
(i) No swimming is allowed in the
				reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park. No waterskiing is allowed in Crystal or
				North Crow reservoirs.
(ii) No
				vehicles or debris of any type shall be permitted upon any ice surface of the
				reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park.
(iii) Use of Hynds Lodge must be by
				reservation only. Users will be responsible for compliance with the terms and
				conditions regarding use of the facility as provided in W.S. §
										
											36-4-121.
(iv) Use of the
				amphitheater area must be by reservation or where appropriate a special use
				permit as permitted in Section  13(d) of these State Park Rules and Regulations.
(A) Alcoholic beverages or malt beverages as
				defined by Wyoming State Statutes, kegs or containers, which the contents may
				be poured, are prohibited in the amphitheater and Hynds Lodge area except by
				specific permission granted in writing in a special use permit.
(v) Pets are prohibited in the
				reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations › Section 1-25 - Savings Clause

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) If any
				provision of this rule or its application to any person or circumstance is held
				invalid or in conflict with any other provision of this rule, the invalidity
				shall not affect other provisions or applications of this rule which can be
				given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the
				provisions of this rule are severable.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 2 - SITE CRITERIA › Section 2-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources is granted the following:
(i) In accordance with
				W.S.
				36-4-104(e), W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-106(e) and W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-115, the Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources in consultation with the Commission, shall promulgate and
				enforce all reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out this act
				(W. S. 
											36-4-101 through
				36-4-123 ).
(ii) Rules and regulations promulgated by the
				Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources under this act and governing
				the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites shall include the procedures and
				site criteria for acquiring or accepting title to any lands for an outdoor
				recreation area or facility, designating lands as an outdoor recreation area or
				facility, or removing a designation pursuant to W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-104(f).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 2 - SITE CRITERIA › Section 2-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Department shall mean the Department of
				State Parks and Cultural Resources.
(b) Director shall mean the Director of the
				Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources or his authorized
				designee.
(c) Division shall mean
				the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.
(d) Division Administrator shall mean
				Administrator of the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.
(e) Evaluation Team shall mean a member(s) of
				the State Park and Cultural Resources Commission; Proposed Project
				Proponent/Sponsor; and the Department.
(f) Project Proponent/Sponsor shall mean any
				individual, group, committee or organization requesting the Division to acquire
				or designate land(s) as an outdoor recreation area or facility.
(g) Project Site Information Sheet shall mean
				designated forms developed by the Division for use in site criteria
				evaluation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 2 - SITE CRITERIA › Section 2-4 - Savings Clause

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) If any
				provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstances
				are held invalid or in conflict with any other provision of these rules, the
				invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules
				which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to
				this end the provisions of these rules are severable.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are promulgated pursuant to W.S. §
									§
									
										36-4-106(g) and
				  36-4-115(a).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-2 - Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for
				  disposal of lands owned by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources
				  and used as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility. These rules also address
				  how the Department may designate or remove from designation lands for an
				  Outdoor Recreation Area or Facility. To qualify for disposal, designation or
				  removal from designation, the following criteria must be met:
(a) The disposal, designation or removal of
				designation is de minimus in nature;
(b) The action conforms to either the
				Department's mission or the current strategic plan of the Department;
(c) The action conforms to the provisions of
				the Department's current master plan for the park or site where the property is
				located; and
(d) The action is
				presented to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources
				Interim Committee for informational purposes prior to completion of the
				action.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-3 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
As used in these rules:
(a) "Commission", means the State Parks and
				Cultural Resources Commission of Wyoming.
(b) "De minimus", means the land in question
				is less than five (5) acres in size.
(c) "Department", means the Department of
				State Parks and Cultural Resources.
(d) "Director", means Director of the
				Department.
(e) "Disposal" means
				selling or otherwise relinquishing property right(s) owned by the
				Department.
(f) "Fair Market Value"
				means the highest price estimated in terms of money, which the land would bring
				if exposed on the open market. Fair market value shall be determined by an
				appraisal completed by a State Certified Appraiser.
(g) "Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility"
				means State parks, public recreation grounds, historical parks, and historical,
				archaeological, geological and ecological sites now in existence or hereafter
				created.
(h) "Relinquish" means
				transferring land to a city, county, State or other governmental
				entity.
(i) "Senior Management
				Team" consists of the State Parks and Historic Sites Division Administrator,
				Regional Managers, Trails Manager, Field Support Chief, and Field Operations
				Chief.