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Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-004 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Alert Start Date: April 14, 2021
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 0401-21-004
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Order Number: 0401-21-004
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST
OCCUPANCY AND USE- CANNABIS AND ALCOHOL USE
PROHIBITIONS:
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the areas, and on the roads described in this Order, all within the Ashley National Forest, until further notice.
- Possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant or plants and part thereof, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant or plants. 36 CFR 261.58(t)
- Possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage in violation of any Wyoming and Utah State law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb)
- Operating any motor vehicle on National Forest System roads in a manner that would be in violation of any Wyoming and Utah State traffic or motor vehicle rule or law. 36 CFR 261.54(d)
- Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 CFR 261.58(g)
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the fol lowing persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
AREA DESCRIBED:
All National Forest System Lands within the proclaimed and administrative boundaries of the Ashley National Forest.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety.
IMPLEMENTATION:
- This Order will be in effect on April 16, 2021 and shall remain in effect until April 16, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
- Any violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for individuals, and $10,000.00 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3571(b)(6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b)(7)].
- Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
- Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Ashley National Forest Supervisors Office at 435-789-1181.
Done at Vernal, Utah this 14th day of April 2021.