7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-14.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 9201-14.0 - Domesticated Animals/Pets - Environmental D Violations

14.1 No person shall ride or lead a horse through any area or upon any roadway, trail or path administered by the Division unless such area, trail, roadway or path is designated for such use by the Division.

14.1.1 Animal-drawn vehicles are permitted upon roadways and parking areas and shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the regulations applicable to motorized vehicles except for those regulations which by their very nature can have no application.

14.2 In areas where horses are permitted on ocean beaches administered by the Division, owners/riders must stay within the parameters outlined in the Horseback Riding Policy.

14.2.1 On State Park ocean beach areas, horses must use the designated crossings as outlined in the Horseback Riding Policy.

14.2.2 Vehicle and trailers used to transport horses shall be parked in accordance with the Division's Horseback Riding Policy.

14.3 Horseback riders shall yield to hikers encountered on multiple use trails administered by the Division. The horseback rider shall stop and remain stopped until the hiker passes.

14.4 Except service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, dogs and other domesticated animals, shall not be permitted within or upon designated picnic areas, nature trails, public buildings, structures and other designated areas administered by the Division.

14.4.1 Except service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, dogs and other domesticated animals shall not be permitted upon or within any Division-administered swimming area, or swimming area beach or surfboard/sailboard areas at anytime, day or night, from May 1 through September 30 each year, 7 Del.C. § 1715.

14.5 In areas where such animals are permitted, person(s) having custody of said animal must keep it restrained on a leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length and under proper control. The sole use of an electronic lease shall be prohibited.

14.5.1 Leases are not required when lawfully hunting with a dog or when training dogs within designated and authorized hunting and/or training areas.

14.6 In areas where such animals are permitted, person(s) having custody of said animal shall not leave the pet unattended.

14.7 Any person(s) with a dog or other domesticated animal or pet, that creates a nuisance or disturbance, or who fails to properly control such animals, may be evicted without refund or reduction of fee.

14.8 Owners or persons having custody of dogs or other domesticated animals shall be responsible for the clean up and removal of any feces deposited by the animal.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-14.0

19 DE Reg. 854 (4/1/2016) (Final)