Section 163-1-003 - Regulations governing, permitting and prohibiting the conduct of religious services on all areas under the ownership and control of the Game and Parks CommissionUnder the authority of, and in compliance with section 37-104, R.R.S. 1998, and other applicable statutes, the following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission of the State of Nebraska, and are effective until revoked or amended.
003.01 The following specific forms of public use relating to the conduct of religious services and associated matters on all areas under the ownership and control of the Game and Parks Commission are permitted: 003.01A The conduct of private religious services or instruction for organized groups occupying group camp sites by proper permit, such services to be confined to the area designated by the Commission.003.01B The conduct of private services by families or family groups in conjunction with participation in routine recreational activities such as picnicking and occupation of overnight facilities, at the site of such activity.003.01C The conduct of special occasion services, such as Easter Sunrise Services, by special permit, provided that such services shall be open to the general public; held at such site as designated by the Commission, and that the clergy of all religious denominations, sects or beliefs represented in the local community shall have opportunity to participate. Under no circumstances shall such services be denominational or sectarian in nature nor shall any person be barred from attendance or participation by reason of race, creed or color.003.01D The posting of schedules of religious services of churches or synagogues in the local community, provided, that such posting be conducted at locations designated by the Commission and further provided that the clergy of all such churches or synagogues be afforded equal opportunity and space.003.02 The following specific forms of public use relating to the conduct of religious services and associated matters on all areas under the ownership and control of the Game and Parks Commission are prohibited: 003.02A The conduct of any permitted religious activity so as to unreasonably disturb non-participating persons in the vicinity of the activity.003.02B The conduct of public religious services on either a regularly scheduled or impromptu basis.003.02C The installation or display of religious symbols, writings or signs except on a temporary basis in connection with permitted services.163 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 003