§ 2-12-13. Proclamation of hazardous conditions — Closing of forests.
(a) Whenever in his or her opinion an unusual forest fire hazard exists, the director
of environmental management shall notify the governor, who has the authority to forbid
by proclamation, any person or persons entering forests, woodlands or open lands in
any parts of the state that he or she deems the public interest requires, and may
by that proclamation suspend any woods operations and open season for taking fish,
birds and quadrupeds. The proclamation shall be in full force and effect immediately
after notice is given in the manner the governor may determine, and shall
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§ 2-12-13. Proclamation of hazardous conditions — Closing of forests.
(a) Whenever in his or her opinion an unusual forest fire hazard exists, the director
of environmental management shall notify the governor, who has the authority to forbid
by proclamation, any person or persons entering forests, woodlands or open lands in
any parts of the state that he or she deems the public interest requires, and may
by that proclamation suspend any woods operations and open season for taking fish,
birds and quadrupeds. The proclamation shall be in full force and effect immediately
after notice is given in the manner the governor may determine, and shall remain in
force until rescinded by the governor. This does not prevent entry into forest or
woodland areas by forest fire suppression agents, law enforcement agents, legal residents
of those areas or persons engaged in pursuits necessary to the public health and welfare
or, by any agency or person authorized by the state director of environmental management.
(b) Any authorized representative or representatives of the director of environmental
management, as well as state and local police authorities, shall enforce the provisions
of the proclamation. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this
section shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment
for not more than ten (10) days.