DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

                       LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

                   REGULATION OF LANDS ADMINISTERED
                BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES


(By authority conferred on the department of natural resources by section 504 
of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.504)


R 299.921   Definitions.
  Rule 21. As used in these rules:
  (a) "Camp" means any of the following:
  (i) The erection of a tent.
  (ii) The opening or setting up of a tent-type camper.
  (iii) The parking and occupancy of a travel or house trailer.
  (iv) Sleeping in any type motor vehicle, sleeping bag,  or   sleeping    in 
any other manner between the hours of 10 pm and 8 am.
  (b) "Commercial operations" means any activity  that   involves,   directly 
or indirectly, the buying or selling of goods or services, or  the   exchange 
or attempt or offer to exchange goods or services  for  money,   barter,   or 
for anything of value.
  (c) "Day-use area" means a specific area of a state park   or    recreation 
area which is developed and maintained as an area to be used  by  the  public
 for picnics, playground  use,  swimming,  organized  meetings,   or   social 
gatherings, and educational displays and exhibits and which has  a   450-foot 
buffer  zone around the area.  "Day-use area" also includes  all   park   and 
recreation   area  offices,  out-buildings,  garages,   maintenance    shops, 
museums,  the  450-foot buffer zone around all such buildings, and  any  area
 of  a  state  park  or recreation  area  that  the  chief  of   the    parks 
and  recreation  division  designates  as  a  "day-use  area,"  either  on  a 
temporary or permanent basis,  by posting the boundaries of that  area  as  a 
"day-use area."
  (d) "Designated" means listed in a director's order, posted with   a   sign 
or signs at the site, or reasonably identified for a particular use.
  (e) "Designated area" means an area that has  been  properly   signed    on 
the ground for cross-country ORV use.
  (f) "Designated route" means forest roads that have been  properly   signed 
on the ground for ORV use.
  (g) "Designated trail" means a 1-track path or  way  which  is  capable  of 
travel by a 2- to 4-wheel vehicle that is less than 50 inches  in  width  and 
which has been properly signed on the ground for ORV use.
  (h)  "Event"  means  a  single,  structured,    organized,    consolidated, 
scheduled meeting or occurrence which is on state-owned lands and to which  1 
or both of the following apply:
  (i) A fee or donation is required for participation.
  (ii)  The number of people involved is 20 or more individuals.
  (i) "Forest road" means a hard surfaced road,  a  gravel  or   dirt   road, 
or another route  capable  of   being   traveled   by   a    2-wheel    drive 
4-wheeled conventional vehicle designated for highway use,  but   does    not 
include  an interstate, state, or county highway.
  (j) "ORV" means a  motor-driven  off-road  recreational   vehicle   capable 
of cross-country travel without  benefit  of  a  road  or  trail,    on    or 
immediately over land, snow, ice, marsh,  swampland,   or    other    natural 
terrain.  "ORV" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
  (i) A multitrack or multiwheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle.
  (ii) A motorcycle or related 2-wheel or 3-wheel vehicle.
  (iii) An amphibious machine.
  (iv) A ground effect air cushion vehicle.
  (v) Another means of transportation deriving motive  power  from  a  source 
other than muscle or wind.
"ORV" does not include a registered snowmobile, a farm vehicle being used for 
farming, a vehicle used for military, fire,  emergency,  or  law  enforcement 
purposes, a construction or logging vehicle used in performance of its common 
function, or a registered aircraft.
  (k) "Permit or proper written permission" means a written   permit   issued 
by the department.
  (l) "Person" has the same meaning as defined in section 301 of   1994    PA 
451, MCL 324.301.
  (m) "Properly signed on the ground" means that signs have been  posted   by 
the department to mark the location or boundary of a designated trail, route,
 or area.
  (n) "State forest officer" means a person commissioned  by   the   director 
under section 83107 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.83107.
  (o) "State park officer  or  state  park   and    recreation    enforcement 
officer" means a person commissioned by the director under section 74124   of 
1994  PA 451, MCL 324.72124.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.922   Unlawful acts generally.
  Rule 22. On lands owned or under the  control  of  the  department,  it  is 
unlawful for a person or persons to do any of the following:
  (a) To enter, use, or occupy state-owned lands for any  purpose  when  they 
are posted against entry, use, or occupancy, as ordered by the department.
  (b) To dispose of refuse, rubbish, trash, or garbage not resulting from the 
use of state-owned lands in receptacles provided on state-owned lands.
  (c) To set fire to the contents of a trash container.
  (d) To place or burn garbage in a fire  ring  or  stove,  or  bury  refuse, 
rubbish, trash, or garbage, regardless of its origin.
  (e) To engage in any violent, abusive, loud, boisterous, vulgar,  lewd,  or 
otherwise disorderly conduct, or to lounge, sit, or lie upon walks, roads, or 
paths obstructing the free passage of another person.
  (f) To place  or  erect  a  fence  or  barrier,  to  construct  or   occupy 
improvements, or to enclose the lands.
  (g) To move, remove, destroy, mutilate, or deface posters, notices,  signs, 
or markers of the department  of  natural  resources  or  any  other   agency 
of government.
  (h) To destroy, damage, or remove trees, shrubs, wildflowers,  grasses,  or 
other vegetation. Except in wildlife food plots, this  subdivision  does  not 
apply to picking and removing mushrooms, berries, and edible fruits  or  nuts 
for personal use.
  (i) To peddle or systematically solicit business of any nature;  distribute 
or post any  handbills or other advertising  matter;  post  signs;  paint  or 
otherwise mark any  tree  or  rock  on  any  lands,  waters,  structures,  or 
property.
  (j) To possess a glass container within any land  or  water  area  that  is 
designated as a bathing beach or a land or water area that is regularly  used 
for sunbathing, swimming, or wading.
  (k) To obstruct any road or trail in a manner that hinders public access to 
the lands.
  (l) To park vehicles of any type in areas posted as no parking;  or,  where 
designated parking areas exist, to park vehicles of any type in an area other 
than the designated parking area.  If a motor  vehicle  is  found  parked  on 
state lands, then the license plate displayed  on  the  motor  vehicle  shall 
constitute prima facie evidence that the person who parked it  there  is  the 
owner of the vehicle.
  (m) To  hold  events  including,  but  not  limited  to,  races,  endurance 
contests, tournaments, or  trail  rides,  unless  the  events  are  conducted 
pursuant to a permit. The permit may include  a  charge  to  the  sponsor  or 
permittee for the use of the land.  An event may require a  performance  bond 
to ensure permit compliance and may require public liability insurance.   The 
department may waive the requirement for a permit for events where the number 
of participants is 20 or more individuals if the department  determines  that 
the event will not require department   oversight, and the event will have  a 
minimal impact on the resource and on the use of the lands by others.
  (n) To use  a  loudspeaker,  public  address  system,  or  sound-amplifying 
equipment of any kind, except for an electronic game-calling device  that  is 
lawfully used while hunting, or to operate a motor, motorboat, motor vehicle, 
radio, television, generator, or any other device in a manner that   produces 
excessive noise.
  (o) To use or operate any wheeled, motorized vehicle in the Upper Peninsula 
of this state, except on a designated route, a designated trail, a designated 
area, or a forest road not otherwise posted as closed to the use of motorized 
vehicles or entry.
  (p) To use or operate any wheeled, motorized vehicle in the Lower Peninsula 
of this state, except on  a  designated  route,  a  designated  trail,  or  a 
designated area. A wheeled, motorized vehicle  that  is  properly  registered 
under 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 et seq. may be operated on  a  forest  road  not 
otherwise posted as closed to the use of motorized vehicles or entry.
  (q) To camp in a state  park,  recreation  area,  public  access  site,  or 
designated campground on other than a designated site.
  (r) To camp in any designated campground, access site,  or  location  in  a 
state forest or state game area for more than  15  consecutive  nights  in  a 
calendar year.  To be considered a new camp, the location shall be  not  less 
than 1/2 mile from the previous camp.
  (s) To leave a campsite unoccupied for more than a 24-hour period after the 
camp is established.  A campsite is considered to  be occupied  if  at  least 
1 member of the camping party is in attendance  during  the  nighttime hours.
  (t) To store or leave a watercraft, fish shanty, or other property on state 
lands for more than 24 hours.  This subdivision does not  apply  to  lawfully 
occupied designated camping sites or to ground blinds and  tree  stands  that 
meet legal requirements.
  (u) For more than 1 single family or more than 4 unrelated persons to  camp 
on 1 designated campsite. For the purposes  of  this  subdivision,  a  single 
family includes parents or guardians and their children. A single family  may 
include other relatives if not more  than  1  recreational  vehicle,  camping 
trailer, or pickup camper is used and if there are fewer than 9 individuals.
  (v) To ride or lead a horse, pack animal, or other  riding  animal, or  any 
animal-driven vehicle on any area, except on roads that are open to  the  use 
of motor vehicles, trails, bridle paths, and campgrounds designated for  such 
use by the department and on state forest lands not posted  closed   to  such 
use or entry.
  (w) To operate the motor or motors of a vessel at more than idle  speed  at 
any boat launch ramp administered by the department, unless the propeller  is 
disengaged.
  (x) To use such areas  for  commercial  operations  unless  the  commercial 
operations are conducted pursuant to a permit.  The department may waive  the 
requirement for a permit  for  commercial  operations  where  the  department 
determines  that  the  commercial  operation  will  not  require   department 
oversight and the commercial operation will have  a  minimal  impact  on  the 
resource and the use of lands by others.

  History: 2001 AACS; 2004 AACS.


R 299.923   Public access sites and harbors; unlawful acts.
  Rule 23. In addition  to  the  unlawful  acts  specified  in   R   299.922, 
at state-owned public access sites and harbors, it is unlawful for a   person 
or persons to do any of the following:
  (a) To moor or raft off a state dock without having  paid    the    docking 
fees authorized by the department for use of the facility.
  (b) To enter, use, or occupy the premises during the hours of 11 pm  to   4 
am daily where such closing hours are posted on the premises; or   to   swim, 
wade, or bathe when specifically prohibited by notices posted on the premises.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.924   State lands other  than  parks,  recreation   areas,   game   and 
wildlife areas, designated campgrounds and access sites; unlawful acts.
  Rule 24. In addition to the unlawful acts specified in  R    299.922,    on 
state lands owned or under the control of the department other   than   state 
parks, recreation areas, game and wildlife areas, designated campgrounds, and 
public access sites, it is unlawful for a person or persons  to   do   either 
of  the following:
  (a) To park any wheeled,  motorized  vehicle  more  than  50   feet    from 
the traveled portion of a road, forest road, parking lot, or trail  open   to 
such vehicle use.
  (b) To use, operate, or possess a motorized vehicle   on    a    designated 
state forest pathway.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.925   Designated campgrounds; unlawful acts.
  Rule 25. In addition  to  the  unlawful  acts  specified  in   R   299.922, 
in designated department of natural    resources-administered    campgrounds, 
other than those in state parks, recreation areas, and access  sites,  it  is 
unlawful for a person or persons to do any of the following:
  (a) To camp or place a camp of any  type  in  a    designated    campground 
without first properly filling out  the  camp   registration    tag,    which 
includes  the payment of the posted camping fee,  as  directed  on  the  camp 
registration tag.
The camp registration tag is not considered properly  filled  out  until  the 
registration and fees are deposited in  a  receptacle  as  directed  and  the 
proper portion of the tag is posted  at  the  campsite.   The  tag  shall  be 
furnished by the department and be available at the campground.
  (b) For an unregistered camper or campground visitor to enter or remain  in 
a campground, day use area, beach, or parking lot between 10 pm and 8 am.
  (c) To discharge firearms,  air  guns,   bow-and-arrow,    crossbow,    gas 
guns, spring-loaded guns, or sling shots.
  (d) To operate an ORV,  snowmobile,  or  any  motorized   device,    except 
for entrance to and departure from a designated campground.
  (e) To allow, place, or drive more than 2 motor vehicles onto  1   campsite 
or into a campground, except  that  4  motorcycles  are  permitted  if   each 
is operated by a registered camper.
  (f) To build fires, except in designated places  or  except  in  stoves  or 
grills that are approved by an authorized representative of the department.
  (g) To possess a dog or other animal, unless it is under immediate  control 
on a leash that is not more than 6 feet in length.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.926   Game areas; unlawful acts.
  Rule 26. In addition  to  the  unlawful  acts  specified  in   R   299.922, 
on state-owned lands in a state game area,  it  is  unlawful  for  a   person 
or persons to do any of the following:
  (a) To  camp  between  May  15  and  September  10,   except    in    areas 
specifically designated for camping.
  (b) To park any wheeled,  motorized  vehicle  more  than  20   feet    from 
the traveled portion of a road, forest  road,  parking  lot,  or  trail  open
 to wheeled, motorized vehicle use.
  (c) To operate  any   self-propelled   motor   or    mechanically    driven 
vehicle, including snowmobiles and bicycles, on other than    a    designated 
established road open to the public, a trail or area properly signed  by  the 
department as being open to such use, or a parking lot.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.927   State parks and recreation areas; unlawful acts.
  Rule 27. In addition to the unlawful acts specified in  R    299.922,    in 
state parks and state recreation areas, it is  unlawful  for  a   person   or 
persons  to do any of the following:
  (a) To enter or remain in a campground, outdoor center, cabin   area,    or 
day campsite between the hours of 10 pm and 8 am,  unless  the  person  is  a 
lawfully registered occupant.  A person shall not enter  or  remain   in    a 
day-use  area between the hours of 10 pm to 8 am.
  (b) To carry or have in his or her possession a firearm,  unless   unloaded 
in both barrel and magazine; to shoot an air gun, gas gun, spring-loaded gun, 
or slingshot; or to shoot with a  bow  and  arrow   or    crossbow,    except 
during established hunting seasons on lands designated  open    to    hunting 
under  the authority of an order issued under sections 40107  and  40113a  of 
1994 PA  451, MCL 324.40107 and 324.40113a.  This subdivision does not  apply 
to  a  target  range  or  archery  range  officially  established   by    the 
department  or  to  an officially sanctioned field trial.  A   person   shall 
not  engage  in  target shooting, except on designated shooting ranges.
  (c) To obtain a camping permit for use by a  camping  party  of  which  the 
person is not a member.
  (d)  To  camp   for   more   than   15   consecutive    nights    in    any 
separately administered campground in a park or  recreation   area    between 
May  15  and September 15.  If a camping party is required   to    leave    a 
campground  upon reaching the 15-night limit, then the party is not  eligible 
to return until 5 nights have elapsed.
  (e) To use a campground for a permanent or semipermanent residence.
  (f) To ride a bicycle of any  kind,  except   on   paved    and    nonpaved 
roads, parking lots, and designated, signed bicycle trails.
  (g) To allow, place, or drive more than 2 motor vehicles onto  1   campsite 
or into a campground, except 4 motorcycles are permitted if each is  operated 
by a registered camper.
  (h) To build fires, except in designated places  or  except  in  stoves  or 
grills that are approved by an authorized representative of the department.
  (i) To walk into, or drive a vehicle  into  or  through,    a    controlled 
camping area.  This provision does not apply to registered campers and  their 
vehicles or to persons legitimately visiting a specific, registered camper.
  (j) To allow a dog or other animal within a water or land  area  designated 
as a bathing beach or in any other water area used for swimming  or   wading; 
to bring a dog, except leader dogs for  the  blind,  or  other  animal   into 
an enclosed park building or leave a dog or other animal  unattended  at  any 
time; to permit a dog or other animal to run loose or create  a   disturbance 
unless the dog is being used in hunting, or in field trials, or  while  being 
trained, when upon lands open to such uses; or to fail to properly control  a
 dog  or other animal.  Any dog found not in the possession of, or under  the 
immediate control of, its owner or the owner's agent, or any dog  creating  a 
nuisance or disturbance, may be removed from the park.
  (k) To possess a dog or other animal unless it is under  immediate  control 
on a leash that is not more than 6 feet in  length.   This   provision   does 
not apply to a dog being used for hunting, or in field  trials,   or    while 
being trained, when upon lands open to such uses.
  (l) To ride, permit, or allow a horse or other riding   animal    in    any 
area, except for a designated bridle trail or  horseperson's  campground,  or 
when  in compliance with a permit issued for a field dog trial.
  (m)  To  camp  without  a  camping  permit  issued   by   an     authorized 
representative of the department of natural resources.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.928   Rose lake wildlife area; unlawful use of skis; area defined.
  Rule 28.  (1) In addition to the unlawful acts specified in R 299.922   and 
R 299.926, on the rose lake wildlife area, it is unlawful for a  person    to 
use skis from November 1 through January 1.
  (2) For the purpose of  this  rule,  "rose  lake  wildlife   area"    means 
the state-owned lands and waters in sections 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  26, 
27, and 34 of T5N, R1W, and sections 17, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 of T5N, R1E.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.929   Violation of rules; revocation of permit or eviction.
  Rule 29. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law,  violation  of 
any of these rules may result in the revocation of  a  camping   permit    or 
eviction from the state park, recreation area, access site, game  area,    or 
designated campground, or both.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.930   Persons exempt from rules.
  Rule 30.  Department employees acting  in   the   line   of    duty,    and 
persons performing  specific  acts  or  conducting  activity  authorized   by 
written permission are exempt from these rules.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.931   Enforcement  authority;  state  park  officer;   state   park and 
recreation officer.
  Rule 31. A state park officer and a state park  and   recreation    officer 
may enforce any of the following acts or parts of acts:
  (a) Sections 255, 311, 624a, 624b, 674, 904, and 904a of 1949    PA    300, 
MCL 257.255, 257.311, 257.624a, 257.624b 257.674, 257.904, and 257.904a.
  (b) Section 703 of 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703.
  (c) Chapter 48 of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.335 to 750.347.
  (d) Chapter 52 of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.356 to 750.367C.
  (e) Section 377a of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.377A.
  (f) Sections 7403 and 7404 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7403 and 333.7404.
  (g) Section 243a to 243e of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.243a to 750.243e.
  (h) Part 89 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8901 to 324.8907.
  (i) Section 167 of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.167.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.932   Enforcement authority; state forest officer.
  Rule 32. A state forest officer may enforce any  of  the   following   acts 
or parts of acts:
  (a) Sections 255, 311, 624a, 624b, 674, 904, and 904a of 1949    PA    300, 
MCL 257.255, 257.311, 257.624a, 257.624b 257.674, 257.904, and 257.904a.
  (b) Section 703 of 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703.
  (c) Chapter 48 of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.335 to 750.347.
  (d) Chapter 52 of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.356 to 750.367c.
  (e) Section 377a of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.377a.
  (f) Sections 7403 and 7404 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7403 and 333.7404.
  (g) Section 243a to 243e of 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.243a to 750.243e.
  (h) Part 89 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8901 to 324.8907.
  (i) Section 167 of 1931 PA 451, MCL 750.167.
  (j) Part 515 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.51501 to 324.51514.
  (k) Part 742 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.74201 to 324.74207.
  (l) Part 811 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81101 to 324.81150.
  (m) Part 821 of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82101 to 324.82160.

  History: 2001 AACS.


R 299.933   Rescissions.
  Rule 33. R 299.291a, R 299.301 to R 299.303,  R  299.321  to  R  299.328, R 
299.331 to R 299.335, R 299.661 to R 299.667, and R 299.1001 to  R   299.1004 
of the Michigan Administrative Code, appearing on pages 1417 to  1425,   1438 
to 1440, 1456, and 1457 of the 1979 Michigan Administrative Code,  pages   55 
and 56 of the 1980 Annual Supplement to the Code, and pages 173 and  174   of 
the 1986 Annual Supplement to the Code, are rescinded.

  History: 2001 AACS.