23-1-128. Limits on camping in riparian areas and operation of off-highway vehicles. (1) In order to protect riparian vegetation, provide for stable streambanks, reduce erosion, and provide for nutrient barriers to protect the quality of rivers and streams, camping in a motor vehicle, as defined in 61-1-101, is discouraged within 25 feet of a river or stream in state parks and fishing access sites. (2) The operation of an off-highway vehicle, as defined in 23-2-801, within state parks and fishing access sites is prohibited except: (a) for administrative purposes; or (b) as designated by the department on roads, trails, or specific areas. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 191, L. 2011.
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§ 23-1-128
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