Code of Massachusetts Regulations
302 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Title 302 CMR 12.00 - Parks And Recreation Rules
Section 12.20 - Violations and Enforcement

Universal Citation: 302 MA Code of Regs 302.12

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Any person who by his or her actions violates any provision of 302 CMR 12.00, or any person who fails to comply with any reasonable request of DCR personnel or a law enforcement official, may be denied admittance to a DCR property, and may be subject to fine, eviction, banning or a combination of those penalties.

(2) DCR Rangers, other DCR personnel and other law enforcement officers are authorized to issue citations for violations of all DCR regulations including, without limitation, 302 CMR 11.00: Parkways, Traffic, and Pedestrian Rules and 302 CMR 12.00.

(3) Ban.

(a) A person may be banned from DCR property upon written notification from the Division Director. Such notification shall provide for an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A.

(b) A ban shall be for a period not to exceed one year.

(c) A person who has been duly banned from DCR property is subject to arrest and prosecution if such person violates the ban.

(4) Any person who violates a provision of 302 CMR 12.00 is subject to a fine, as may be provided by law.

(5) If a DCR ranger or other authorized law enforcement official witnesses a violation of 302 CMR 11.00 or 302 CMR 12.00, such official may issue a citation to the offender. The DCR ranger or other authorized law enforcement official is authorized to request the name, address, driver's license or other photo identification, phone number and date of birth of the offender.

(6) The offender shall make full of payment of any citation for a violation of 302 CMR 11.00 or 302 CMR 12.00 to the DCR within 21 days of issuance. If not paid within 21 days, the fine may be increased. (Procedures related to parking citations are described in 302 CMR 11.11(5) and 302 CMR 11.11(6)).

(7) In lieu of payment of a citation other than a parking citation, the offender may, within 21 days of receipt of the citation, request a hearing, which will be held at the District Court of the Commonwealth with jurisdiction over the matter.

(8) Anyone conducting activities or otherwise utilizing DCR property must comply with 321 CMR: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 323 CMR: Office of Law Enforcement, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

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