Rule 12.8.217 - DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO CLOSE DESIGNATED RECREATION AREAS DUE TO EMERGENCY(1) The commission authorizes the department to adopt temporary emergency rules to close designated recreation areas or portions thereof to public use as provided in ARM 12.8.218.(2) Public use of the designated recreation area means any public occupation of the land.(3) The commission authorizes the department to reopen designated recreation areas closed by temporary emergency rule as provided in ARM 12.8.218.NEW, 2009 MAR p. 2146, Eff. 11/13/09.23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA; IMP, 2-4-303, 23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA;