FILED
2026 JAN 28
CLERK
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF UTAH
IN THE MATTER OF REVISIONS TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ORDER
AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE 26-003
COLLATERAL FORFEITURE SCHEDULE
AND 2026 UNIFORM FINE/BAIL SCHEDULE
FOR MATTERS ARISING IN THE DISTRICT
OF UTAH
ORDER
Upon motion of the United States of America and for good cause appearing, the
revised United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Collateral Forfeiture
Schedule, Attachment A, is hereby adopted with immediate effect.
Upon further motion of the United States and for good cause appearing, law
enforcement agencies within the District of Utah must use the January 6, 2026, revision
of the Code of Federal Regulations: Parks, Forests, and Public Property Fine/Bail
Schedule, and all future revisions thereto when collateral forfeiture amounts are
determined with reference to State Law or Regulation.
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The Attorney for the United States, District of Utah, is directed to make the
Court’s Order known to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and
all other law enforcement agencies within the District of Utah, as appropriate.
SO ORDERED this 28th day of January 2026.
BY THE COURT:
_________________________
JILL N. PARRISH
Chief United States District Judge
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ATTACHMENT A
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF UTAH
Collateral Forfeiture Schedule
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
TITLE 36 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: PARKS, FOREST, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
(36 C.F.R.—)
PART 261—SUBPART A: GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
INTERERING WITH OR GIVING FALSE REPORT
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Threatening, resisting, intimidating, or interfering with any forest officer engaged in or on
account of the performance of his official duties in the protection, improvement, or Mandatory
administration of the National Forest System is prohibited. Appearance $300
§ 261.3 (b) Giving any false, fictitious, or fraudulent report or other information to 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. $250 $250
(c) Threatening, intimidating, or intentionally interfering with any Forest 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. $300 $300
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DISORDERLY CONDUCT
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited when committed intentionally to cause, or recklessly to create a
substantial risk of causing, public alarm, nuisance, jeopardy, or violence:
(a) Engaging in Fighting or any threatening or other violent behavior. $300 $300
(b) Making an utterance or performing an act that is obscene or threatening or that is made
§ 261.4 or performed in a manner that is likely to inflict injury or incite an immediate breach of
peace. $300 $300
(c) Making noise that is unreasonable considering the nature and purpose of the conduct,
location, and time. $150 $150
FIRE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Carelessly or negligently throwing or placing any ignited substance or other substance
that may cause a fire. $250 $250
(b) Firing any tracer bullet or incendiary or incendiary ammunition. $400 $400
(c) Causing timber, trees, slash, brush, or grass to burn except as authorized by a permit. $250 $250
§ 261.5 (d) Leaving a fire without completely extinguishing. $250 $250
(e) Allowing a fire to escape from control. $250 $250
(f) Building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire without removing all flammable
material from around the campfire adequate to prevent its escape. $100 $100
(g) Negligently failing to maintain control of a prescribed fire on Non-National Forest Mandatory
System Appearance lands that damages the National Forest. Appearance $500
(h) Possessing or using an exploding target or any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic
device. $350 $350
(i) Violating any State law concerning burning or fires of any State law that is for the
purpose or preventing or restricting the spread of fire. $500 $500
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(j) Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark
arresting device that is properly installed, maintained and In effective working order
in accordance with USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-01. $100 $100
TIMBER AND OTHER FOREST PRODUCTS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Cutting or otherwise damaging any timber, tree, or other forest product, except as
authorized by a special-use authorization, timber sale contract, or Federal law or $250 +
regulation. $50 per tree $250
(b) Cutting any standing tree, under permit of timber contract, before a Forest Officer $250+
has marked it or has otherwise designated it for cutting. $50 per tree $250
(c) Removing any timber or other forest product cut under permit or timber sale
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. $500 $500
§ 261.6
(d) Stamping, marking with paint, or otherwise identifying any tree or other forest
product in a manner similar to that employed by forest officers to mark or designate a Mandatory
tree or any other forest product for cutting or removal. Appearance $300
(e) Loading, removing, or hauling timber or other forest product acquired under any
permit or timber sale contract unless such product is identified as required in such $250+
permit or contract. $50 per tree $250
(f) Selling or exchanging any timber or other forest product obtained under free use $250+
pursuant to §§ 223.5 through 223.11. $50 per tree $250
(g) Violating any timber export or substitution restriction in §§ 223.160 through 223.164. Mandatory
Appearance $500
(h) Removing any timber, tree, or other forest product, except as authorized by a special-
use authorization, timber sale contract, or Federal law or regulation.
Without permit $200 $200
No validation $100 $100
(i) Violating the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 $500 $500
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U.S.C. 620, et seq.), or its implementing regulations at 36 CFR 223.185-223.203.
LIVESTOCK
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Placing or allowing unauthorized livestock to enter or be in the National Forest System
or other lands under Forest Service control. $300 $300
(b) Not removing unauthorized livestock from the National Forest System or other lands
§ 261.7 under Forest Service control when requested by a forest officer. $300 $300
(c) Failing to reclose any gate or other entry. $50 $50
(d) Molesting, injuring, removing, or releasing any livestock impounded under § 262.10 Mandatory
while in the custody of the Forest Service or its authorized agents. Appearance $300
FISH AND WILDLIFE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited to the extent Federal or State Law is violated:
(a) Hunting, trapping, fishing, catching, molesting, killing, or having in possession any
kind of wild animal, bird, or fish, or taking the eggs of any such bird.
Fishing $100 $100
§ 261.8 Hunting small game or bird $200 $200
Hunting large game, mountain lion, or bear Mandatory Mandatory
Appearance Appearance
(b) Possessing a firearm or other implement designed to discharge a missile capable of
destroying animal life. $150 $200
(c) Possessing equipment which could be used for hunting, fishing, or trapping. $100 $100
(d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined. $100 $100
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(e) Curtail the free movement of any animal or plant life into or out of a cave, except as
authorized to protect a cave resource. $100 $100
PROPERTY
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Damaging any natural feature or other property of the United States. $250 $250
(b) Removing any natural feature or other property of the United States. $250 $250
(c) Damaging any plant that is classified as a threatened, endangered, sensitive, rare, or
unique species. $250 $250
(d) Removing any plant that is classified as a threatened, endangered, sensitive, rare, or
unique species. $250 $250
(e) Entering any building, structure, or enclosed area owned or controlled by the United
States when such building, structure, or enclosed area is not open to the public. $250 $250
§ 261.9
(f) Using any pesticide except for personal use as an insect repellent or as provided by
special-use authorization for other minor uses. $200 $200
(g) Digging in, excavating, disturbing, injuring, destroying, or in any way damaging any Mandatory
prehistoric, historic, or archaeological resource, structure, site, artifact, or property. Appearance $250
(h) Removing any prehistoric, historic, or archaeological resource, structure, site, artifact, Mandatory
property Appearance $250
(i) Excavating, damaging, or removing any cave resource from a cave without a special Mandatory
use authorization, or removing any cave resource for commercial purposes Appearance $250
(j) Damaging or removing without authorization any personal property that belongs to
another person. $250 $250
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OCCUPANCY AND USE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Constructing, placing, or maintaining any kind of road, trail, structure, fence,
enclosure, communications equipment, sign, significant surface disturbance, or other
improvement on National Forest System lands or facilities without a special use
authorization, contract, approved plan of operations, or other written authorization
when that written authorization is required. $200 $200
(b) Construction, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, occupying, or using a residence
on National Forest System lands unless authorized by a special-use authorization or
approved operating plan when such authorization is required. $250 $250
(c) Selling or offering for sale any merchandise or conducting any kind of work activity or
§ 261.10
service unless authorized by Federal law, regulation, or special-use authorization.
Selling $150 $150
Conducting business $250 $250
(d) Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing
injury, or damaging property as follows: $250 $250
(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 injury or damage as a result in such discharge.
(3) Into or within any cave.
(e) Leaving personal property unattended for longer than 72 hours, except in locations
where longer periods have been designated.
(1) Small Items less than 500 pounds, such as camping equipment,
appliances, wilderness caches which can be removed without special
equipment, such as hoists, tow truck, etc. $150 $150
(2) Larger items more than 500 pounds, such as construction equipment,
automobiles, camper trailers, which require special equipment and/or
procedure to accomplish removal. $300 $300
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(f) Placing a vehicle or other object in such a manner that it is an impediment or hazard
to the safety or convenience of any person. $150 $150
(g) Commercial distribution of printed material without a special use authorization. $100 $100
(h) When commercially distributing printed material, delaying, halting, or 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. $100 $100
(i) Operating or using in or near a campsite, developed recreation site, or over an
adjacent body of water without a permit, any device which produces noise, such as a
radio, television, musical instrument, motor, or engine in such a manner and at such a
time so as to unreasonably disturb any person. $150 $150
(j) Operating or using a public address system, whether fixed, portable or vehicle
mounted, in or near a campsite or developed recreation site or over an adjacent body
of water without a special-use authorization. $100 $100
(k) Use or occupancy of National Forest System land or facilities without special-use
authorization when such authorization is required.
Non-commercial $150 $150
Commercial $500 $500
(l) Violating any term or condition of a special-use authorization, contract or approved
operating plan.
Non-commercial $150 $150
Commercial $400 $400
(m) Failing to stop a vehicle when directed to do so by a Forest Officer. $250 $250
(n) Failing to pay any special use fee or other charges as required. $150 $150
(o) Use or occupancy of National Forest System lands or facilities without a special use
authorization, contract, approved plan of operations, or other written authorization
when that written authorization is required.
Non-commercial $150 $150
Commercial $450 $450
(p) Knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance in violation of Federal
law. $300 $300
(q) Knowingly or intentionally possessing any drug paraphernalia in violation of State
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law. $200 $200
(r) Possessing any alcoholic beverage in violation of State law. $150 $150
(s) Providing any alcoholic beverage to a minor in violation of State law. $250 $250
SANITATION
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Depositing in any toilet, toilet vault, or plumbing fixture any substance which could
damage or interfere with the operation or maintenance of the fixture. $200 $200
(b) Possessing or leaving refuse, debris, or litter in an exposed or unsanitary condition. $200 $200
§ 261.11 (c) Placing in or near a stream, lake, or other water any substance which does or may
pollute a stream, lake, or other water. $300 $300
(d) Failing to dispose of all garbage, including any paper, can, bottle, 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. $200 $200
(e) Dumping of any refuse, debris, trash, or litter brought as such from 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 by permit. $250 $250
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS AND TRAILS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Violating the load, weight, height, length, or width limitations prescribed by State law
except by special-use authorization or written agreement or by order issued under §
261.54 of this Chapter. $150 $150
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(b) Failing to have a vehicle weighed at a Forest Service weighing station, if required by a
sign. $100 $100
(c) Damaging and leaving in a damaged condition any such road, trail, or segment
thereof. $250 $250
(d) Blocking, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the use of a road, trail, or gate. $150 $150
(e) Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license as required by State law $100 $100
(f) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a Mandatory
controlled substance in violation of State law. Appearance $1000
§ 261.12
(g) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of any State law other than those described in
paragraph (e) or (f) of this section. $250 $250
5-9 MPH over posted speed limit $100 $100
10-19 MPH over posted speed limit $200 $200
20-29 MPH over posted speed limit $300 $300
30+ over posted speed limit Mandatory
Appearance $500
Driving with revoked license $350 $350
Driving without insurance $300 $300
Expired Registration $100 $100
Fictitious/altered/revoked license or plates Mandatory
Appearance $500
Overweight $100 $100
Over height, width or other limit $100 $100
(h) Operating a vehicle or motor vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or in a manner or at a
speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. $500 $500
Carelessly $250 $250
(i) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of a posted sign or traffic control device. $150 $150
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MOTOR VEHICLE USE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
After National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and 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 $250 $250
this prohibition:
§ 261.13 (a) Aircraft;
(b) Watercraft;
(c) Over-snow vehicles;
(d) Limited administrative use by Forest Service;
(e) Use by 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;
(h) Motor vehicle use that is specifically authorized under a written
authorization issued under a Federal law or regulations; and
(i) 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.
OVER-SNOW VEHICLE USE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
It is prohibited to possess or operate an over-snow vehicle on National Forest System
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lands in violation of a restriction or prohibition, provided that the following uses are
exempted: $250 $250
(a) Limited administrative use by the Forest Service;
(b) Use by 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;
(e) Over-snow vehicle use that is specifically authorized under a written
authorization issued under a Federal law or regulations; and
(f) 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.
USE OF VEHICLES OFF ROADS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
It is prohibited to operate any vehicle off National Forest System, State or County roads:
(a) Without a valid license as required by State law. $350 $350
(b) Without an operable braking system. $50 $50
(c) From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise unless equipped with
§ 261.15 working head and taillights. $75 $75
(d) In violation of any applicable noise emission standard established by any Federal or
State agency. $50 $50
(e) While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance in Mandatory
violation of State law. Appearance $1000
(f) Creating excessive or unusual smoke. $50 $50
(g) Carelessly, recklessly, or in a manner or at a speed that endangers or is likely to
endanger any person or property. $250 $250
(h) In a manner which damages or unreasonably disturbs the land, wildlife, or vegetative
resources. $350 $350
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(i) In violation of State law established for vehicles used off roads. $100 $100
DEVELOPED RECREATION SITES
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Occupying any portion of the site for other than recreation purposes. $100 $100
(b) Building, attending, maintaining, or using a fire outside of a fire ring provided by the
Forest Service for such purpose or outside of a stove, grill, or fireplace. $250 $250
(c) Cleaning or washing any personal property, fish, animal, or food, or bathing or
washing at a hydrant or water faucet not provided for that purpose. $100 $100
(d) Discharging or igniting a firecracker, rocket or other firework, or explosive $250 $250
§ 261.16
(e) Occupying between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. a place designated for day use only. $100 $100
(f) Failing to remove all camping equipment or personal property when vacating the area
or site. $100 $100
(g) Placing, maintaining, or using camping equipment except in a place specifically
designated or provided for such equipment. $100 $100
(h) Without permission, failing to have at least one person occupy a camping area during
the first night after camping equipment has been set up. $75 $75
(i) Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours without permission. $75 $75
(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a service animal, unless it is crated,
caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical
restrictive control. $50 $50
(k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a service animal. $50 $50
(l) Bringing in or possessing a saddle, pack, or draft animal except as authorized by
posted instructions. $50 $50
(m) Operating or parking a motor vehicle or trailer except in places developed or
designated for this purpose. $50 $50
(n) Operating a bicycle, motorbike, or motorcycle on a trail unless designated for this
use. $50 $50
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(o) Operating a motorbike, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle for any purpose other
than entering or leaving the site. $50 $50
(p) Depositing any body waste except into receptacles provided for that purpose. $150 $150
RECREATION FEES
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
§ 261.17 (a) Failure to pay any recreation fee is prohibited. Notwithstanding 18 U.S.C. 3571(e), the
fine imposed for the first offense of nonpayment shall not exceed $100. $100 Infraction
NATIONAL FOREST WILDRENESS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited in a National Forest Wilderness:
(a) Possessing or using a motor vehicle, motorboat, or motorized equipment except as
§ 261.18 authorized by Federal Law or regulation. $500 $500
(b) Possessing or using a hang glider or bicycle. $250 $250
(c) Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up of any material, supplies, or person by
means of aircraft, including a helicopter. $250 $250
NATIONAL FOREST PRIMITIVE AREAS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited in any area classified as a National Forest Primitive Area on September 3, 1964:
§ 261.21 (a) Landing of aircraft or using a motor boat, unless such use had become well established
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before September 3, 1964. $250 $250
(b) Possessing or using a motor or motorized equipment, except small battery powered,
hand-held devices, such as cameras, shavers, flashlights, and Geiger-counters. $250 $250
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF “SMOKEY BEAR” AND “WOODSY OWL” SYMBOL
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
(a) Manufacture, importation, reproduction, or use of “Smokey Bear” except as provided
§ 261.22 under §§ 271.2, 271.3, or 271.4 is prohibited. $100 $100
(b) Manufacture, importation, reproduction, or use of “Woodsy Owl” except as provided
under §§ 272.2, 272.3, or 272.4 is prohibited. $100 $100
WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
The following are prohibited:
(a) Removing or attempting to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the Mandatory
National Forest System unless authorized by law or regulation. Appearance $500
(b) Causing or allowing the inhumane treatment or harassment of a wild free-roaming
§ 261.23 horse or burro. $400 $400
(c) Removing or attempting to remove, alter or destroy any official mark used to identify
a wild horse or burro or its remains unless authorized or permitted by law or
regulation. $350 $350
(d) Violating any terms or conditions specified in a care and maintenance agreement or
permit. $250 $250
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PROHIBITED ACTS DESIGNATED BY FOREST ORDER - FIRE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited:
(a) Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. $250 $250
(b) Using an explosive. Mandatory
Appearance $250
§ 261.52 (c) Smoking. $150 $150
(d) Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, at a recreation site, or while
stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable
material. $150 $150
(e) Entering or being in an area. $150 $150
(f) Entering an area without any firefighting tool prescribed by the order. $75 $75
(g) Operating an internal combustion engine. $75 $75
(h) Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. $150 $150
SPECIAL CLOSURES OR RESTRICTIONS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order, it is prohibited to go into or be in any area which is closed or restriction for the protection of:
(a) Threatened, endangered, rare, unique, or vanishing species of plants, animals, birds,
or fish. $150 $150
(b) Special biological communities. $150 $150
§ 261.53 (c) Objects or areas of historical, archeological, geological, or paleontological interest. $150 $150
(d) Scientific experiments or investigations. $150 $150
(e) Public health or safety. $150 $150
(f) Property. $150 $150
(g) The privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes. 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;
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and shall affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for
activities of the requesting Indian tribe. $150 $150
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited:
(a) Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. $150 $150
(b) Use by any type of traffic prohibited by the order. $150 $150
§ 261.54 (c) Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization. $150 $150
(d) Operating a vehicle in violation of the speed, load, weight, height, length, width, or
other limitations specified by the order. $150 $150
(e) Being on the road. $150 $150
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order issued in accordance with § 261.50 of this subpart, the following are prohibited on a National
Forest System trail:
(a) Being on a trail. $150 $150
(b) Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. $150 $150
§ 261.55 (c) Use by any type of traffic or mode of transport prohibited by the order. $150 $150
(d) Operating a vehicle in violation of the width, weight, height, length, or other
limitations specified by the order. $150 $150
(e) Shortcutting a switchback in a trail. $50 $50
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USE OF VEHICLES OFF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
§ 261.56 When provided by an order, it is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off National
Forest System Roads. $250 $250
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM WILDERNESS
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited:
(a) Entering or being in the area. $150 $150
(b) Possessing camping or pack-outfitting equipment, as specified in the order. $100 $100
(c) Possessing a firearm or firework. $150 $150
§ 261.57 (d) Possessing any non-burnable food or beverage containers, including deposit bottles,
except for non-burnable containers designed and intended for repeated use. $50 $50
(e) Grazing. $150 $150
(f) Storing equipment, personal property or supplies. $250 $250
(g) Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. $150 $150
(h) Possessing or using a wagon, cart, or other vehicle. $100 $100
OCCUPANCY AND USE
PRE-SET CUSTODY
AUTHORITY VIOLATION
COLLATERAL RELEASE BAIL
When provided by an order, the following are prohibited:
(a) Camping for a period longer than allowed by the order. $100 $100
Extra Day $25 $25
(b) Entering or using a recreation site or portion thereof. $100 $100
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(c) Entering or remaining in a campground during night periods prescribed in the order
except for persons who are occupying such campgrounds. $100 $100
(d) Occupying a recreation site with prohibited camping equipment prescribed by the
order. $100 $100
(e) Camping. $100 $100
Extra Day $25 $25
(f) Using a campsite or other area described in the order by more than the number of
users allowed by the order. $50 $50
(g) Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. $75 $75
(h) Parking or leaving a vehicle outside a parking space assigned to one's own camp unit. $50 $50
(i) Possessing, parking or leaving more than two vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles
§ 261.58 per camp unit. $50 $50
(j) Being publicly nude. $100 $100
(k) Entering or being in a body of water. $150 $150
(l) Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. $100 $100
(m) Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. $250 $250
(n) Possessing or operating a motorboat. $50 $50
(o) Water skiing. $50 $50
(p) Storing or leaving a boat or raft. $50 $50
(q) Operating any watercraft in excess of a posted speed limit. $50 $50
(r) Launching a boat except at a designated launching ramp. $50 $50
(s) Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal or parts thereof, as
specified in the order. $100 $100
(t) Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or other plant, as specified in
the order. $100 $100
(u) Being in the area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except a person who is camping or who
is visiting a person camping in that area. $50 $50
(v) Hunting or fishing.
Fishing or small game $100 $100
Hunting: Big Game, Cougar, Bear Mandatory Mandatory
Appearance Appearance
(w) Possessing or transporting any motor or mechanical device capable of propelling a $150 $150
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watercraft through water by any means.
(x) Using any wheel, roller, or other mechanical device for the overland transportation of
any watercraft. $50 $50
(y) Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up any material, supplies, or person by
means of an aircraft, including a helicopter. $200 $200
(z) Entering or being on lands or waters within the boundaries of a component of the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. $100 $100
(aa) Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in
violation of posted instructions. $50 $50
(bb) Possessing an alcoholic beverage. $150 $150
(cc) Possessing or storing any food or refuse, as specified in the order. (Pallets) $75 $75
(dd) [Reserved]
(ee) Depositing any body waste in caves except into receptacles provided for that
purpose. $150 $150
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