7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-3.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 9201-3.0 - Use Restriction/Trespassing - Unclassified Misdemeanors3.1 The Director may limit or close specific public use areas, lands, waters and/or facilities and/or temporarily prohibit certain activities, including possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages within those areas when such action is deemed necessary for property management, protection of flora, faunas and their habitats or when it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and the general welfare of the visitors.3.2 Entering or remaining on lands under the jurisdiction of the Division when such lands are closed or entering or remaining within any building, structure or facility when such building, structure or facility is closed, shall be prohibited without written permission from the Director.3.3 No person shall enter upon or be present upon lands administered by the Division, except as authorized by statute, regulation or written permission from the Director.3.4 No structure, facility, building or area administered by the Division shall be used for any activity other than that for which it was intended. 3.4.1 No person(s) shall sleep or attempt to sleep or otherwise be present and are not engaged in the activity for which the 24 hour facility or area is used for.3.5 No person shall use or attempt to use a State Park campground or marina as a principle residence or as a base of operations for conducting any type of business either on a permanent or temporary basis.3.6 Use of metal detectors on lands under the jurisdiction of the Division shall be prohibited except during normal park hours in the following areas: 3.6.1 Ocean beaches east of the dune line.3.7 No person shall collect, excavate, injure, destroy or appropriate prehistoric or historic artifacts or human skeletal remains from lands under the jurisdiction of the Division except with written permission from the Director. Violations under this paragraph may be charged under the provisions of 7 Del.C. § 5306 or 7 Del.C. § 5411. 3.7.1 Possession or use of tools or devices specifically designed for the excavation and removal of artifacts or human skeletal remains shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this Regulation and will be confiscated, held as evidence and be subject to forfeiture upon conviction.3.8 The Division maintains exhibits at the Brandywine Zoo, various Nature Centers and temporary exhibits to provide recreational interpretation to the public. The following regulations apply in these areas: 3.8.1 No person shall bring pets or other animals into the Zoo.3.8.2 No person shall throw any object(s) at animals or into the animal enclosures.3.8.3 No person shall feed or attempt to feed any animal other than persons designated by the Zoo Director.3.8.4 No person shall harass or attempt to harass any of the zoo animals by making unreasonable sounds, gestures, movements or use any object to touch the animals.3.8.5 No person shall attempt to cross any safety barriers to prevent the animals from coming into contact with the general public.3.8.6 No person shall put or attempt to put any body parts in the animal enclosures.3.8.7 No person shall throw any object(s) into any exhibit.7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-3.0
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