Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.8 - PARKS DIVISION
Subchapter 12.8.8 - State Parks Public Use Regulations
Rule 12.8.817 - GEOCACHING

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.8.817

Current through Register Vol. 24, December 22, 2023

(1) Placement of any geocache in a state park requires a permit approved by the park manager.

(a) The permit will be valid for three years and may be reissued upon expiration.

(b) The park manager may limit the number of permits issued based upon natural resource protection and social conflict concerns or other determining factors.

(c) Geocaches involving commercial activities or special events are subject to additional review and permitting requirements and may require a fee.

(2) The park manager or designee may designate facilities and areas where geocaches will be allowed and/or prohibited.

(3) Geocaches may not contain the following items:

(a) alcohol;

(b) medications;

(c) illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia;

(d) weapons;

(e) hazardous materials;

(f) food items;

(g) personal hygiene products;

(h) money; and in excess of five U.S. dollars; and

(i) socially inappropriate or offensive materials.

(4) Unauthorized geocaches will be removed and treated as abandoned property, pursuant to [NEW RULE XIV].

NEW, 2016 MAY p. 825, Eff. 5/7/2016

AUTH: 23-1-106, 23-1-111, MCA; IMP: 23-1-106, 23-1-111, MCA

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