Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
The following activities are prohibited on property under
the jurisdiction, custody and control of the commission, except in areas
specifically designated therefor, during such hours or seasonal periods
specifically authorized and subject to such conditions as may be contained
herein.
(a) The throwing, striking,
kicking or catching of any ball, horseshoe or other object or the conduct of
any game or athletic activity, or the use of any device or equipment used in
any such game or athletic activity.
(b) The engaging in toy or model boating or
automobiling.
(c) The use or riding
of saddle horses.
(1) No horse shall be left
unattended or in an unenclosed space without being securely fastened to a
device provided for such purpose.
(2) Saddle horses shall be used or ridden in
such a manner so as not to endanger the safety of the public or interfere with
the use and enjoyment of a park by others.
(d) The building, kindling, lighting or
maintaining of any fire. Fires may be built and maintained only in fireplaces,
grills or stoves suitable for cooking purposes, and no fire shall be started or
maintained unless under the constant supervision of a responsible
person.
(e) The use of a sled,
skis, skates or other vehicle, equipment or device used for the purpose of
moving over snow or ice on runners, wheels or other means.
(h) Swimming, diving, bathing or wading in
swimming pools or other waters or walking upon the frozen surface
thereof.
(i) The use, launching,
beaching, docking, mooring or anchoring of a boat or watercraft used as a means
of transportation on water.
(1) No boat or
watercraft shall be operated within a bathing area.
(2) No boat or watercraft shall be operated
at a speed greater than five miles per hour in any area designated as a boat
basin or anchorage area.
(3) If any
boat or watercraft shall burn, submerge or become disabled, such boat or
watercraft shall be removed immediately by its owner or other person having
custody thereof. If such boat or watercraft is not removed within 24 hours, the
commission may have it removed and charge the owner or other person having
custody thereof with any expense incurred in relation thereto.
(j) The towing of persons on
waterskis, aquaplanes or the use of a surfboard.
(k) The use or operation of a snowmobile as
defined in subdivision 3 of section 21.05 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation Law.
(1) Notwithstanding the
above, the operation of a snowmobile during the period beginning one-half hour
after sunset and ending at sunrise, or the holding of a special event for
snowmobiles, including but not limited to races and competitions, shall be
permitted only pursuant to a written permit issued by the commission and
subsequently approved by the commissioner.
(2) The operator of any snowmobile shall
carry liability insurance in an amount equal to that prescribed by law for such
operation on highways and carry evidence of same.
(3) No person shall operate a snowmobile in
any area where the snow cover is less than three inches.
(4) No person under 10 years of age may
operate a snowmobile on property under the jurisdiction, custody or control of
the commission.
(5) No person under
16 years of age may operate a snowmobile without having received and in his
possession a snowmobile safety certificate issued by the commissioner or unless
such person is accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age.
(l) Golf. Engaging in the game of
golf or in practice therefor:
(1) Golfers and
caddies must register before play.
(2) Only registered golfers and their caddies
may enter upon a golf course or practice area or search for lost balls in
adjacent areas.
(3) No person shall
commence play at other than designated starting tees.
(m) Possession of pets. No person owning or
being custodian or having control of any animal shall cause or permit such
animal to enter the park, and any such animal found at large may be impounded
except, however, that dogs properly muzzled and restrained by a leash not
exceeding six feet in length, may be brought into parks areas, except
buildings, camping, picnic and bathing areas and improved walks. Riding horses
may enter certain designated parks, by written permit only. Any animals seized
as above provided will be delivered to a public pound.
(n) Alcoholic beverages.
(1) In New Jersey, alcoholic beverages,
including beer, wine, whiskey or other intoxicating beverages may not be
dispensed, sold or possessed with intent to consume except pursuant to a permit
issued by the commission, and then only in accordance with conditions and
limitations specified in the permit.
(2) In New York, the provisions of Part 385
of this Title regulate the sale, possession, consumption and transport of
alcoholic beverages.
(o)
Fishing, subject to the regulations of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, except as follows:
(1) Fishing is not permitted in the following
lakes which are designated exclusively for water supply: Queensboro and Turkey
Hill Lakes and the Letchworth Reservoirs.
(2) Fishing is not permitted between June
15th and Labor Day in the following lakes which are designated exclusively for
camping: Upper and Lower Cohasset, Upper and Lower Twin, Summit, and Breakneck
Pond. In other lakes designated for camping, fishing is not permitted between
June 15th and Labor Day from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(3) Fishing or crabbing off any dock or
property of the commission shall be permitted only at points designated for
that purpose.
(4) Fishing contests
and similar events shall be permitted only pursuant to a written permit issued
by the commission.
(p)
Climbing or descending cliffs at points other than those designated for that
purpose.
