California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 3 - Department of Parks and Recreation
Chapter 2 - Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft, Horses, and Operator Propelled Devices
Section 4359 - Riding or Pack Animals

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 4359

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) No person shall ride, drive, lead, or keep a saddle or pack animal in a unit, or portion thereof, except on such roads, beaches, trails, or areas so designated by the Department.

(b) No saddle or pack animal shall be hitched to any tree, shrub, or structure in any manner that might cause damage thereto.

(c) No person shall ride any animal in a manner that might endanger life or limb of any animal, person or property;

(d) No person shall allow their animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.

(e) All persons opening a closed gate shall close the same after passing through it.

1. Amendment filed 5-25-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 21).
2. Amendment filed 1-28-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 5).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 6-18-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Section 5003, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 5008, Public Resources Code.

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