IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
IN THE MATTER OF: )
) STANDING ORDER
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL )
IN LIEU OF APPEARANCE FOR )
OFFENSE CITATIONS ISSUED BY )
THE UNITED STATES FOREST )
SERVICE )
The United States Attorney has submitted on behalf of the United States Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, a proposed bond and forfeiture schedule to be applicable to lands
administered by the United States Forest Service in the State of North Dakota. The Court has
reviewed the proposed schedule and finds it is within a range of comparable schedules approved
for other agencies for comparable offenses.
IT IS ORDERED that the Collateral Forfeiture Schedule of the Forest Service as set out
in Exhibit 1, which is made part of this Order, is hereby adopted, effective the date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Collateral Forfeiture Schedule supersedes any and
all previous Collateral Forfeiture Schedules adopted in the District of North Dakota for petty
offenses under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be made a part of the record of
standing orders of this Court and of the Central Violations Bureau pertaining to the clerical,
administrative, and fiscal operations it maintains on behalf of this District.
Dated this 6th day of January, 2025.
/s/ Peter D. Welte
Peter D. Welte, Chief Judge
United States District Court
PART 261 – PROHIBITIONS & COLLATERAL SCHEDULES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF TITLE 36 CFR, PART 261
(FOR CFRs REVISED AS OF December 26, 2024)
261.3 INTERFERING WITH A FOREST OFFICER, VOLUNTEER,
OR HUMAN RESOURCE PROGRAM ENROLLEE OR
GIVING FALSE REPORT TO A FOREST OFFICER
The following are prohibited: ND
3(a) Threatening, resisting, intimidating, or interfering with any Forest $500
Officer engaged in or on account of the performance of his/her official
duties in the protection, improvement, or administration of the National
Forest System.
3(b) Giving any false, fictitious, or fraudulent report or other information to $200
any Forest Officer engaged in or on account of the performance of his
official duties knowing that such report or other information contains
false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.
3(c) Threatening, intimidating, or intentionally interfering with any Forest $500
Officer, volunteer, or human resource program enrollee while engaged in,
or on account of, the performance of duties for the protection,
improvement, or administration of the National Forest System or other
duties assigned by the Forest Service.
[42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981; 49 FR 25450, June 21, 1984]
261.4 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
The following are prohibited when committed intentionally to cause, or
recklessly to create a substantial risk of causing, public alarm, nuisance, ND
jeopardy, or violence:
4(a) Engaging in fighting or any threatening or other violent behavior. $200
4(b) Making an utterance or performing an act that is obscene or threatening $150
or
that is made or performed in a manner that is likely to inflict injury or
incite an immediate breach of peace.
4(c) Making noise that is unreasonable considering the nature and purpose of $125 for
the conduct, location, and time. 1st
offense
$200
for
2nd
Offense
[89 FR 92815, November 25, 2024, 46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981]
261.5 FIRE
The following are prohibited: ND
5(a) Carelessly or negligently throwing or placing any ignited substance or $400
other substance that may cause a fire.
5(b) Firing any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition. $400
5(c) Causing timber, trees, slash, brush or grass to burn except as authorized $250
by permit.
5(d) Leaving a fire without completely extinguishing it. $250
5(e) Causing and failing to maintain control of a fire that is not a prescribed $250
fire that damages the National Forest System.
5(f) Building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire without removing $150
all flammable material from around the campfire adequate to prevent its
escape.
5(g) Negligently failing to maintain control of a prescribed fire on Non- $250
National Forest System lands that damages the National Forest System.
5(h) Possessing or using an exploding target or any kind of firework or other $250
pyrotechnic device. Possessing
$500
Using
5(i) Violating any State law concerning burning or fires or any State law that $350
is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire.
5(j) Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without $100
a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in
effective working order in accordance with USDA Forest Service
Standard 5100-1.
[89 FR 92815, November 25, 2024; 42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 33520,
June 30, 1981; 73 FR 30307, May 27, 2008]
261.6 TIMBER & OTHER FOREST PRODUCTS
The following are prohibited: ND
6(a) Cutting or otherwise damaging any timber, tree, or other forest product, $200
except as authorized by special use authorization, timber sale contract,
Federal Law or Reg
6(b) Cutting any standing tree, under permit or timber sale contract, before a $250
Forest Officer has marked it or has otherwise designated it for cutting.
6(c) Removing any timber or other forest product cut under permit or timber sale $500
contract, except to a place designated for scaling, or removing it from that
place before it is scaled, measured, counted, or otherwise accounted for by
a Forest Officer.
6(d) Stamping, marking with paint, or otherwise identifying any tree or other $500
forest product in a manner similar to that employed by Forest Officers to
mark or designate a tree or any other forest product for cutting or removal.
6(e) Loading, removing, or hauling timber or other forest product acquired under $250
any permit or timber sale contract unless such product is identified as Comm.
required in such permit or contract. $150
non-
Comm.
6(f) Selling or exchanging any timber or other forest product obtained under free $350
use pursuant to Sec. 223.5 thru 223.11.
6(g) Violating any timber export or substitution restriction in Sec. 223.160 thru $500
223.164.
6(h) Removing any timber, tree, or other forest product, except as authorized by $175
permit, timber sale contract, Federal Law, or Reg.
6(i) Violating the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of $500
1990 (16 U.S.C. 620, et seq.), or its implementing regulations at 36 CFR
223.185-223.203.
[42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977; 42 FR 24739, May 16, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 25450, June 21,
1984; 51 FR 1250, Jan. 10, 1986; 60 FR 46934, Sept. 8, 1995]
261.7 LIVESTOCK
The following are prohibited: ND
7(a) Placing or allowing unauthorized livestock to enter or be in the National $250
Forest System or other lands under Forest Service control. +
$50
per
animal
per
day
7(b) Not removing unauthorized livestock from the National Forest System or $250
other lands under Forest Service control when requested by a Forest Officer.
7(c) Failing to reclose any gate or other entry. $100
7(d) Molesting, injuring, removing, or releasing any livestock impounded under $200
262.10 while in the custody of the Forest Service or its authorized agents.
[42 FR 35959, July 13, 1977, as amended at 51 FR 1251, Jan. 10, 1986]
261.8 FISH & WILDLIFE
The following are prohibited to the extent Federal or State Law is
violated: ND
8(a) Hunting, trapping, fishing, catching, molesting, killing, or having in Current
possession any kind of wild animal, bird, or fish, or taking the eggs of State Bond
any such bird. Or $200 if
no State
Bond
Available
8(b) Possessing a firearm or other implement designed to discharge a missile $200
capable of destroying animal life.
8(c) Possessing equipment which could be used for hunting, fishing, or $200
trapping.
8(d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined. $50
8(e) Curtail the free movement of any animal or plant life into or out of a cave, $100
except as authorized to protect a cave resource.
42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977; as amended at 46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981; 59 FR 31152, June
17, 1994]
261.9 PROPERTY
The following are prohibited: ND
9(a) Damaging any natural feature or other property of the United States. $250
9(b) Removing any natural feature or other property of the United States. $250
9(c) Damaging any plant that is classified as a threatened, endangered, $200
sensitive, rare, or unique species.
9(d) Removing any plant that is classified as a threatened, endangered, $200
sensitive, rare, or unique species.
9(e) Entering any building, structure, or enclosed area owned or controlled by $300
the United States when such building, structure, or enclosed area is not
open to the public.
9(f) Using any pesticide except for personal use as an insect repellent or as $200
provided by special use authorization for other minor uses.
9(g) Digging in, excavating, disturbing, injuring, destroying, or in any way $500
damaging any prehistoric, historic, or archaeological resource, structure,
site, artifact, or property.
9(h) Removing any prehistoric, historic, or archaeological resource, structure, $500
site, artifact, property.
9(i) Excavating, damaging, or removing any cave resource from a cave without a $300
special use authorization, or removing any cave resource for commercial
purposes.
9(j) Damaging or removing without authorization any personal property that $250
belongs to another person.
[89 FR 92815, November 25, 2024; 46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981, as amended at 49 FR 25450, June 21,
1984; 51 FR 30356, Aug. 26, 1986; 59 FR 31152, June 17, 1994; 80 FR 21629, Apr. 17, 2015]
261.10 OCCUPANCY & USE
The following are prohibited: ND
10(a) Constructing, placing, or maintaining any kind of road, trail, structure, $300
fence, enclosure, communications equipment, sign, or other improvement
on National Forest System lands or facilities or making a significant surface
disturbance on National Forest System lands without a special use
authorization, contract, approved plan of operations, or other written
authorization when that written authorization is required.
10(b) Construction, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, occupying, or using $200
a residence on National Forest System lands unless authorized by a special-
use authorization or approved operating plan when such authorization is
required.
10(c) Selling or offering for sale any merchandise or conducting any kind of work $300
activity or service unless authorized by Federal law, regulation, or special-
use auth
10(d) Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, $300
causing injury, or damaging property as follows: (1) In or within 150 yards
of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied
area, or (2) Across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water
adjacent thereto, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property
is exposed to in-jury or damage as a result in such discharge. (3) Into or
within any cave.
10(e) Leaving personal property unattended for longer than 72 hours, except in $200
locations where longer periods have been designated.
10(f) Placing a vehicle or other object in such a manner that it is an impediment $100
or hazard to the safety or convenience of any person.
10(g) Commercial distribution of printed material without a special-use $75
authorization
10(h) When commercially distributing printed material, delaying, halting, or $100
preventing administrative use of an area by the Forest Service or other
scheduled or existing uses or activities on National Forest System lands;
misrepresenting the purposes or affiliations of those selling or distributing
the material; or misrepresenting the availability of the material without cost.
10(i) Operating or using in or near a campsite, developed recreation site, or over $75-
an adjacent body of water without a permit, any device which produces 1st
noise, such as a radio, television, musical instrument, motor or engine, in offense
such a manner and at such a time so as to unreasonably disturb any person. $150
2nd
Offense
10(j) Operating or using a public address system, whether fixed, portable, or $100
vehicle mounted, in or near a campsite or developed recreation site or over
an adjacent body of water without a special-use authorization.
10(k) Use or occupancy of National Forest System land or facilities without $250
special-use authorization when such authorization is required.
10(l) Violating any term or condition of a special-use authorization, contract or $150
approved operating plan.
10(m) Failing to stop a vehicle when directed to do so by a Forest Officer. $175
10(n) Failing to pay any special-use fee or other charges as required. $100
10(o) Use or occupancy of National Forest System lands or facilities without $500
a special use authorization, contract, approved plan of operations, or 1st offense
other written authorization when that written authorization is required. $1000
2nd offense
10(p) Knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance in $500
violation of Federal law.
10(q) Knowingly or intentionally possessing any drug paraphernalia in $250
violation of State law.
10(r) Possessing any alcoholic beverage in violation of State law. $150
10(s) Providing any alcoholic beverage to a minor in violation of State law. $400
[89 FR 92815-92816, November 25, 2024; 42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR
33520, June 30, 1981; 49 FR 25450, June 21, 1984; 53 FR 16550, May 10, 1988; 59 FR 31152,
June 17, 1994; 60 FR 45295, Aug. 30, 1995; 66 FR 3218, Jan. 12, 2001; 69 FR 41965, July 13,
2004; 73 FR 65999, Nov. 6, 2008]
261.11 SANITATION
The following are prohibited: ND
11(a) Depositing in any toilet, toilet vault, or plumbing fixture, any substance $200
which could damage or interfere with the operation or maintenance of
the fixture.
11(b) Possessing or leaving refuse, debris, or litter in an exposed or unsanitary $150
condition.
11(c) Placing in or near a stream, lake, or other water any substance which $300
does or may pollute a stream, lake, or other water.
11(d) Failing to dispose of all garbage, including any paper, can, bottle, $200
sewage, wastewater, or material, or rubbish either by removal from the
site or area, or by depositing it into receptacles or at places provided for
such purposes.
11(e) Dumping of any refuse, debris, trash, or litter brought as such from $500
private property or from land occupied under permit, except where a
container, dump, or similar facility has been provided and is identified
as such, to receive trash generated from private lands or lands occupied
under permit.
[42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 33520, June 30, 1981]
261.12 NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS & TRAILS
The following are prohibited: ND
12(a) Violating the load, weight, height, length, or width limitations $100
prescribed by State law except by special-use authorization or written
agreement or by order issued under Sec. 261.54 of this Chapter.
12(b) Failing to have a vehicle weighed at a Forest Service weighing station, $100
if required by a sign.
12(c) Damaging and leaving in a damaged condition any such road, trail, or $300
segment thereof.
12(d) Blocking, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the use of a road, $150
trail, or gate.
12(e) Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license as required by State Current
law. State
Bond Or
$100 if no
State
Bond
Available
12(f) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic MA
beverage or a controlled substance in violation of State law.
12(g) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of any State law other than those Current
described in paragraph (e) or (f) of this section. State
Bond Or
$100 if no
State
Bond
Available
12(h) Operating a vehicle or motor vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or in a 200
manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any Careless
person or property. 350
Reckless,
or in a
manner
or at a
speed…
12(i) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of a posted sign or traffic control $100
device. Speed as
follows:
1-10 over
$100
11-20
over
$200
20+ over
$500
[89 FR 92816, November 25, 2024; 42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 46 FR 33520,
June 30, 1981; 49 FR 25450, June 21, 1984; 55 FR 25832, June 25, 1990]
261.13 MOTOR VEHICLE USE
ND
13 After National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and $250
areas on National Forest System lands have been designated pursuant to
36 CFR 212.51 on an administrative unit or a Ranger District of the
National Forest System, and these designations have been identified on a
motor vehicle use map, it is prohibited to possess or operate a motor
vehicle on National Forest System lands in that administrative unit or
Ranger District other than in accordance with those designations,
provided that the following vehicles and uses are exempted from this
prohibition:
(a) Aircraft;
(b) Watercraft;
(c) Over-snow vehicles;
(d) Limited administrative use by the Forest Service;
(e) Use of any fire, military, emergency, or law enforcement
vehicle for emergency purposes;
(f) Authorized use of any combat or combat support vehicle for
national defense purposes;
(g) Law enforcement response to violations of law, including
pursuit;
(h) Motor vehicle use that is specifically authorized under a written
authorization issued under Federal law or regulations; and
Use of a road or trail that is authorized by a legally documented right-of-
way held by a State, county, or other local public road authority.
[70 FR 68291, Nov. 09, 2005]
261.14 USE BY OVER SNOW VEHICLE
ND
14 After National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and
areas on National Forest System lands have been designated for over- $250
snow vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.81 on an administrative unit or
a Ranger District of the National Forest System, and these designations
have been identified on an over-snow vehicle use map, it is prohibited to
possess or operate an over-snow vehicle on National Forest System lands
in that administrative unit or Ranger District other than in accordance with
those designations, provided that the following vehicles and uses are
exempted from this prohibition:
(a) Limited administrative use by the Forest Service;
(b) Use of any fire, military, emergency, or law enforcement
vehicle for emergency purposes;
(c) Authorized use of any combat or combat support vehicle for
national defense purposes;
(d) Law enforcement response to violations of law, including
pursuit;
(e) Use by over-snow vehicles that is specifically authorized under
a written authorization issued under Federal law or regulations;
and
Use of a road or trail that is authorized by a legally documented right-of-
way held by a State, county, or other local public road authority.
[80 FR 4512, Jan. 28, 2015]
261.15 USE OF VEHICLES OFF ROAD
It is prohibited to operate any vehicle off National Forest System,
State or County roads: ND
15(a) Without a valid license as required by State law. $75
15(b) Without an operable braking system. $75
15(c) From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise unless equipped $100
with working head & taillights.
15(d) In violation of any applicable noise emission standard established by any $50
Federal or State agency.
15(e) While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled $500
substance in violation of State law.
15(f) Creating excessive or unusual smoke. $75
15(g) Carelessly, recklessly, or in a manner or at a speed that endangers or is $200
likely to endanger any person or property. Careless
$350
Reckless,
or speed
15(h) In a manner which damages or unreasonably disturbs the land, wildlife, $350
or vegetative resources.
15(i) In violation of State law established for vehicles used off roads. Current
State
Bond
Or $100 if
no State
Bond
Available
[89 FR 92816, November 25, 2024; 42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 35959, July
13, 1977; 66 FR 3218, Jan. 12, 2001. Re-designated at 70 FR 68291, Nov. 9, 2005]
261.16 DEVELOPED RECREATION SITES
The following are prohibited: ND
16(a) Occupying any portion of the site for other than recreation purposes. $75
16(b) Building, attending, maintaining, or using a fire outside of a fire ring $75
provided by the Forest Service for such purpose or outside of a stove,
grill, or fireplace.
16(c) Cleaning or washing any personal property, fish, animal, or food or bathing or $50
washing at a hydrant or water faucet not provided for that purpose.
16(d) Discharging or igniting a firecracker, rocket, or other firework, or explosive. $300
16(e) Occupying between 10 p.m. & 6 a.m. a place designated for Day Use Only $75
16(f) Failing to remove all camping equipment or personal property when vacating $150
the area or site.
16(g) Placing, maintaining, or using camping equipment except in a place specifically $75
designated or provided for such equipment.
16(h) Without permission, failing to have at least one person occupy a camping area $75
during the first night after camping equipment has been set up.
16(i) Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours without $75
permission.
16(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a service animal, unless it is $50
crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under
physical restrictive control.
16(k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a service $50
animal.
16(l) Bringing in or possessing a saddle, pack, or draft animal except as authorized $50
by posted instructions.
16(m) Operating or parking a motor vehicle or trailer except in places developed or $50
designated for this purpose.
16(n) Operating a bicycle, motorbike, or motorcycle on a trail unless designated for $75
this use.
16(o) Operating a motorbike, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle for any purpose 1st
other than entering or leaving the site. $75
2nd
$150
16 (p) Depositing any bodily waste except into receptacles provided for that $250
purpose.
261.17 RECREATION FEES
ND
17 Failure to pay any recreation fee is prohibited. Notwithstanding 18 U.S.C. $50
3571(e), the fine imposed for the first offense of nonpayment shall not
exceed $100.
261.18 NATIONAL FORES
WILDERNESS
The following are prohibited in a National Forest Wilderness: ND
18(a) Possessing or using a motor vehicle, motorboat, or motorized equipment $500
except as authorized by Federal Law or regulation.
18(b) Possessing or using a hang glider or bicycle. $300
18(c) Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up of any material, supplies, or $500
person by means or aircraft including a helicopter.
261.21 NATIONAL FOREST PRIMITIVE AREAS
The following are prohibited in any area classified as a National Forest
Primitive Area on Sep 3, 1964: ND
21(a) Landing of aircraft or using a motorboat unless such use had become well $500
established before September 3, 1964.
21(b) Possessing or using a motor or motorized equipment, except small battery $300
powered, hand-held devices, such as cameras, shavers, flashlights, and
Geiger-counters.
261.22 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF “SMOKEY BEAR” &
“WOODSY OWL” SYMBOL
The following are prohibited: ND
22(a) Manufacture, importation, reproduction, or use of “Smokey Bear” except as $100
provided under Sec. 271.2, 21.3, or 271.4, is prohibited
22(b) Manufacture, importation, reproduction, or use of “Woodsy Owl” except as $100
provided under Sec. 271.2, 21.3, or 271.4, is prohibited
261.23 WILD FREE ROAMING HORSES & BURROS
The following are prohibited: ND
23(a) Removing or attempting to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from $250
the National Forest System unless authorized by law or regulation.
23(b) Causing or allowing the inhumane treatment or harassment of a wild $250
free-roaming horse or burro.
23(c) Removing or attempting to remove, alter or destroy any official mark used $250
to identify a wild horse or burro or its remains unless authorized or permitted
by law or regulation.
23(d) Violating any terms or conditions specified in a care and maintenance $200
agreement or permit.
261.52 FIRE
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited: ND
52(a) Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove $250
fire. Or
$350
When in
Fire
Restrictions
52(b) Using an explosive. $500
52(c) Smoking. $150
52(d) Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, at a recreation $200
site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren
or cleared of all flammable material.
52(e) Entering or being in an area. $300
52(f) Entering an area without any firefighting tool prescribed by the order. $100
52(g) Operating an internal combustion engine. $100
52(h) Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. $250
261.53 SPECIAL CLOSURES
When provided by an order, it is prohibited to go into or be in any
area which is closed or restricted for the protection of: ND
53(a) Threatened, endangered, rare, unique, or vanishing species of plants, $200
animals, birds, or fish.
53(b) Special biological communities. $150
53(c) Objects or areas of historical, archaeological, geological, or $300
paleontological interest.
53(d) Scientific experiments or investigations. $300
53(e) Public health or safety. $150
53(f) Property. $100
53(g) The privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes. MA
Closure to protect the privacy of tribal activities for traditional and
cultural purposes must be requested by an Indian tribe; is subject to
approval by the Forest Service; shall be temporary; and shall affect the
smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for activities
of the requesting Indian tribe.
261.54 NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
ROADS
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited: ND
54(a) Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. $200
54(b) Use by any type of traffic prohibited by the order. $200
54(c) Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written $200
authorization.
54(d) Operating a vehicle in violation of the speed, load, weight, height, Current
length, width, or other limitations specified by the order. State
Bond
Or $100
if no
State
Bond
Available
54(e) Being on the road. $200
261.55 NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAIL
When provided by an order issued in accordance with Sec. 261.50 of
this subpart, the following are prohibited on a National Forest System
Trail: ND
55(a) Being on the trail. $200
55(b) Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. $200
55(c) Use by any type of traffic or mode of transport prohibited by the order. $200
55(d) Operating a vehicle in violation of the width, weight, height, length, or Current
other limitations specified by the order. State
Bond or
$75 if no
State
Bond
Available
55(e) Shortcutting a switchback in a trail. $150
261.56 USE OF VEHICLES OFF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS
ND
56 When provided by an order, it is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off $200
National Forest System roads.
261.57 NATIONAL FOREST WILDERNESS
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited: ND
57(a) Entering or being in the area. $100
57(b) Possessing camping or pack outfitting equipment, as specified in the order. $100
57(c) Possessing a firearm or firework. $150
Firearm
300
Firework
57(d) Possessing any non-burnable food or beverage containers, including $100
deposit bottles, except for non-burnable containers designed and intended
for repeated use.
57(e) Grazing. $100
57(f) Storing equipment, personal property or supplies. $250
57(g) Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. $200
57(h) Possessing or using a wagon, cart, or other vehicle. $300
261.58 OCCUPANCY & USE
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited: ND
58(a) Camping for a period longer than allowed by the order. $200
58(b) Entering or using a recreation site or portion thereof. $75
58(c) Entering or remaining in a campground during night periods prescribed in $75
the order except for persons who are occupying such campgrounds.
58(d) Occupying a recreation site with prohibited camping equipment $50
prescribed by the order.
58(e) Camping. $75
58(f) Using a campsite or other area described in the order by more than the $150
number of users allowed by the order.
58(g) Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. $150
58(h) Parking or leaving a vehicle outside a parking space assigned to one’s own $25
camp unit.
58(i) Possessing, parking, or leaving more than two vehicles, except $25
motorcycles or bicycles per camp unit.
58(j) Being publicly nude. $100
58(k) Entering or being in a body of water. $100
58(l) Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. $75
58(m) Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. $300
58(n) Possessing or operating a motorboat. $100
58(o) Water skiing. $75
58(p) Storing or leaving a boat or raft. $50
58(q) Operating any watercraft in excess of a posted speed limit. $75
58(r) Launching a boat except at a designated launching ramp. $75
58(s) Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal or parts 1st
thereof, as specified in the order. offense
$150
2nd
offense
$400
58(t) Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or other plant, as $100
specified in the order.
58(u) Being in the area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except a person who is $150
camping or who is visiting a person camping in that area.
58(v) Hunting or fishing. $150
58(w) Possessing or transporting any motor or mechanical device capable of $75
propelling a watercraft through water by any means.
58(x) Using any wheel, roller, or other mechanical device for the overland $75
transportation of any watercraft.
58(y) Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up any material, supplies, or $500
person by means of an aircraft, including a helicopter.
58(z) Entering or being on lands or waters within the boundaries of a component $200
of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
58(aa) Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack $50
animal in violation of posted instructions.
58(bb) Possessing an alcoholic beverage. $200
58(cc) Possessing or storing any food or refuse, as specified in the order. 1st
offense
$150
2nd
offense
$400
58(dd) [Reserved] -
58(ee) Depositing any body waste in caves except into receptacles provided for $150
that purpose.
[89 FR 92816, November 25, 2024; 42 FR 2597, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 35959, July
13, 1977; 43 FR 32136, July 25, 1978; 46 FR 33521, June 30, 1981; 52 FR 19347, May 22, 1987;
59 FR 31152, June 17, 1994]
NOTE In the presence of aggravated circumstances, i.e. where the result of a
person’s actions exceeds the bond, when it can be shown that the person had
been fully informed of the prohibition prior to the violation or when a serious
threat exists to forest property, resources or personnel, an enhanced bond
forfeiture of up to $1000 may be established on any violation of preceding
Subpart A or B Prohibitions. Special Agent or Patrol Captain approval is
required for enhancing bond on a Notice of Violation, form FS-5300-4. An
analysis of the violation and circumstances, including recidivism, must be
conducted prior to the issuance of any Notice of Violation with enhanced
bond. Justification, including name of authorizing Officer or Agent must be
included in the probable cause statement on such Notice of Violation, form
FS-5300-4. Inappropriate demeanor by itself will not necessarily constitute
aggravated circumstances. Mandatory Appearances: may only be required
after consultation with and approval of a Patrol Captain, Special Agent, or an
Assistant U.S. Attorney.
