Provincial Parks Regulations
made under Section 37 of the
Provincial Parks Act
R.SN.S. 1989, c. 367
O.I.C. 89/579 (effective May 17, 1989), N.S. Reg. 69/1989
amended to O.I.C. 2016-124 (effective May 17, 2016), N.S. Reg. 102/2016
Table of Contents
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Citation
Definitions
Administration
Park classifications
Zoning
Management of lands adjacent to a park
Occupation of land in park
Designated areas
Closing time in a day use park
Issuance of a campsite permit
Campsite restrictions
Duration of campsite permit
Closing time/quiet time in campground
Expiry time of campsite permit
Cancellation of privileges
Campsite fees
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
Senior citizens
Veterans
Agricultural lease/permit
Aggregate removal
Mining
Removal of timber
Conduct of persons in a park
Clean condition
Domestic animals
Fires
Sports and other activities
Hunting and trapping
Fishing
Vehicles
Off-highway vehicles
Parking of vehicles or vessels
Vessels
Signs/notices
Traffic directions
Directions to leave park
Damage/theft of property
Removal of property
Penalty
Repeal of old regulations
Effective date of new regulations
Citation
1 These regulations may be cited as the “Provincial Parks Regulations”.
Definitions
2 In these regulations
“Act” means the Provincial Parks Act;
“Chief Caretaker” means a person appointed pursuant to Section 3;
“Department” means the Department of Natural Resources;
“Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources;
“park” means an area of land designated as a provincial park pursuant to Section 8
of the Act;
“park attendant” includes a conservation officer, a Chief Caretaker and a person
appointed as a park attendant pursuant to Section 3;
“resident” means a person permanently or ordinarily resident in the Province for
six months immediately preceding the time residency of that person becomes
relevant under these regulations;
“senior citizen” means a person who is 65 years of age or over and is a resident of
Nova Scotia;
“timber” means all trees of any species or size whether standing, fallen, cut or
harvested;
“vehicle” means a vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power,
whether or not the vehicle is registered pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act or Off-Highway Vehicles Act, and includes an airplane;
“vessel” means a means of conveyance of a kind used on water and includes an
accessory to the vessel;
“veteran” means a veteran as defined in the Veterans’ Number Plates Regulations
made under the Motor Vehicle Act;
“wildlife” means a species of vertebrate which is wild by nature and hence not
normally dependent on man to directly provide its food, shelter or water;
“yurt” means a semi-permanent structure that consists of a tent-like covering
mounted on a frame and is used for overnight camping.
Administration
3 (1) The Minister may appoint a person as a Chief Caretaker to perform in one or more
parks such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Minister.
(2) The Minister may appoint a person, including a casual employee of the
Department, as a park attendant to perform in one or more parks such duties as
may be assigned from time to time by the Minister.
(3) The Minister may appoint, in one or more parks, a person as a campground host to
perform such duties during such term as may be determined from time to time by
the Minister.
Park classifications
4 (1) Pursuant to Section 10 of the Act, the following classification system may be
applied by the Minister to parks:
(a) “wildland park” is a park that incorporates natural landscapes and is suited
to low-intensity recreational use, particularly relating to non-motorized
backcountry travel;
(b) “natural heritage reserve” is a park that protects natural features, sites,
objects or landscapes of Provincial significance primarily for scientific and
educational purposes;
(c) “historic park” is a park that preserves and protects distinctive historical
resources in open space settings and is managed for interpretive, educational
and research purposes;
(d) “natural environment park” is a park that incorporates representative natural
landscapes in combination with outstanding recreational resources;
(e) “outdoor recreational park” is a park that incorporates quality recreational
resources capable of supporting a wide variety of outdoor activities and is
established to meet the recreational needs of residents and visitors;
(f) “wayside park” is a park that provides specific recreational facilities and
services adjacent to travel corridors or local communities and may be a
roadside picnic area, scenic viewpoint, access point, boat launch or small
park area of local importance;
(g) “wildlife park” is a park that provides opportunities for the public to view
wildlife in controlled settings and to gain an understanding and appreciation
of the characteristics and habitat requirements of wildlife populations in the
wild.
(2) (a) Pursuant to Section 6 of the Act, a “park reserve” is an area of Crown land
set aside and reserved by the Governor in Council for the purpose of
protecting those lands which have potential as a park.
(b) The provisions of the Act and these regulations shall be applicable to a park
reserve as if it were a park.
(3) The Minister may classify a park under any one of the classifications mentioned in
subsection (1).
(4) The Minister may from time to time amend or alter the classification of a park.
Zoning
5 (1) Pursuant to Section 20 of the Act, a zoning system is hereby prescribed to
differentiate lands and waters contained within a park on the basis of the
importance attached to their protection as heritage resources and to their suitability
for recreational use and associated facility and service development.
(2) The zoning system within a park may consist of one or more of the following
zones:
(a) an environmental protection zone;
(b) a resource conservation zone; and
(c) a recreation development zone.
(3) (a) An environmental protection zone includes an area of a park that is highly
sensitive or contains significant natural or historic resources that require
protection.
(b) An area zoned as an environmental protection zone permits interpretative,
educational and scientific activities where these activities do not conflict
with the underlying protection objectives of the zone.
(4) (a) A resource conservation zone includes an area of a park that contains
significant natural, cultural and recreational features and landscapes that
require a high standard of conservation.
(b) An area zoned as a resource conservation zone permits activities which do
not conflict with the inherent natural character and aesthetic qualities of the
park resource base.
(5) A recreational development zone includes an area of a park that is capable of
supporting the development of facilities and services associated with a wide range
of outdoor recreational activities.
(6) (a) The Minister may establish a zoning system for a park in a management
plan.
(b) For the purpose of these regulations, a management plan means a document
prepared by the Department and approved by the Minister which provides
direction for the protection and management of a park and provision for
visitor facilities and services.
(7) The Minister may establish special management guidelines to apply to a zone as
defined in subsection (2).
Management of lands adjacent to a park
6 The Minister may enter into a management agreement with the owner or occupier of
land adjacent to a park.
Occupation of land in park
7 No person shall occupy land in a park except
(a) under authority of a licence, privilege or concession granted under Section
17 of the Act;
(b) under authority of a lease or licence issued or granted under the Act or
regulations; or
(c) under authority of the Act and regulations respecting the use of a park for
recreational purposes.
Designated areas
8 (1) (a) The Minister may by sign, notice, map or other device designate a park or a
certain area of a park as a campground for camping use only.
(b) For the purpose of these regulations, an area designated under clause (a)
shall be referred to as a “campground” or words to like effect.
(c) Unless authorized by the Minister, no person shall picnic in an area
designated as a campground unless that person is the holder of a valid
campsite permit.
(2) (a) The Minister may by sign, notice, map or other device designate a park or a
certain area of a park for day use only.
(b) For the purpose of these regulations, an area designated under clause (a)
shall be referred to as a “day use park” or a “day use area” or words to like
effect.
(c) Unless authorized by the Minister, no person shall camp in an area
designated as a day use park or day use area.
(3) (a) The Minister may by sign, notice, map or other device designate a park or a
certain area of a park for group camping use.
(b) For the purpose of these regulations, an area designated under clause (a)
shall be referred to as a “group camping area” or words to like effect.
(4) The Minister may by sign, notice, map or other device designate an area of a park
for a special or restricted use.
Closing time in a day use park
9 Unless a sign or notice is posted otherwise, the daily closing time in a day use park or
day use area shall be one hour after sunset.
Issuance of a campsite permit
10 (1) No person shall occupy a campsite in a park unless that person is the holder of a
valid campsite permit for that park.
(2) A park attendant is authorized to issue a campsite permit and to collect a fee for
the permit.
(3) Subject to these regulations, a park attendant may issue a campsite permit to a
person upon receipt of the prescribed fee.
(4) If there is reasonable and probable cause, a park attendant may refuse to issue a
campsite permit to a person.
(5) No person under 16 years of age may apply for a campsite permit in a park unless
that person is accompanied in the park by a person who is 19 years of age or over
and who accepts responsibility in the park for the conduct of the person under 16
years of age.
(6) A park attendant may assign a specific campsite to a person who obtains a
campsite permit.
(7) It shall be an offence for a person to transfer or assign a campsite permit to another
person.
(8) It shall be an offence for a person to contravene any term or condition contained on
a campsite permit.
Campsite restrictions
11 (1) (a) A campsite permit authorizes the holder thereof to occupy a campsite in a
park for which it is issued with no more than one vehicle along with tents,
trailers or other shelter accommodations needed to house those persons
covered in the campsite permit for the period of time authorized by the
permit.
(b) For the purpose of clause (a), a vehicle attached to a motor home by a fixed
tow bar shall be considered one vehicle.
(c) Despite clause (a), a park attendant may, where the park attendant is of the
opinion that there is sufficient space at a campsite, issue a permit allowing
the holder of the campsite permit to park one additional vehicle at the
campsite.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a park attendant may limit the occupancy of a
campsite to the number of persons, vehicles, tents, trailers and other shelter
accommodations as the Minster considers appropriate and, in any case, no more
than 6 persons shall occupy any one campsite in a park unless the persons are
members of a family unit or are camping in a group camping area.
Duration of campsite permit
12 (1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (4) and (5), no campsite permit shall be
issued to a person within a park for more than fourteen days.
(2) A person who has been registered in a park for fourteen days may re-register
thereafter on a daily basis provided a campsite is available and other persons are
not waiting to use the campground.
(3) Unless a park attendant directs otherwise, registration under subsection (2) will
only be permitted after the hour of 3 p.m. local time.
(4) In a park where campsites are available, a park attendant may exempt re-registering
on a daily basis.
(5) A park attendant may issue a campsite permit to a campground host for the term of
the campground host's appointment.
Closing time/quiet time in campground
13 (1) (a) The daily closing time for a visitor in a campground or a group camping
area shall be the hour of 10:30 p.m. local time.
(b) Notwithstanding clause (a), the park attendant may set an earlier closing
time for a campground or group camping area.
(2) It shall be an offence for a person to remain in a park after the hour of 10:45 p.m.
local time unless that person is the holder of a valid campsite permit.
(3) (a) In a park, the time period from the hour of 10:30 p.m. local time until
sunrise of the following day is designated as “quiet time”.
(b) It shall be an offence for a person during quiet time in a park to create or
allow a noise to be made which will or might disturb the enjoyment of
another person in the park.
Expiry time of campsite permit
14 (1) A campsite permit expires at the hour of 1 p.m. local time on the last day of the
period for which it is issued.
(2) Where a campsite permit is issued to a person, the person shall not leave the
campsite unattended for a period exceeding forth-eight hours without the written
permission of a park attendant.
(3) Where the holder of a campsite permit fails to comply with subsection (2), a park
attendant may cancel the permit without refunding any part of the fees paid for the
campsite permit.
Cancellation of privileges
15 (1) The holder of a campsite permit shall make it available for inspection at all times
and shall produce the campsite permit for inspection upon request of a park
attendant.
(2) Where a park attendant has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the
holder of a campsite permit or day visitor has violated any provision of the Act or
these regulations, the park attendant may by verbal or written notice cancel the
campsite permit or revoke the permission of the day visitor to remain in the park.
(3) No person whose campsite permit has been cancelled or day visitor whose
privileges have been revoked pursuant to subsection (2) shall within the following
72 hour period enter or attempt to enter the park unless that person has the
permission of a park attendant.
(4) A park attendant shall have due regard for public, personal and property protection
and safety and shall enlist the cooperation of the R.C.M.P. or the Municipal Police
if such action is deemed necessary by the park attendant.
Campsite fees
16 (1) The fees for campsite permits are as follows:.
(a) in a park not serviced by a flush toilet and shower, $20.00 per day, inclusive
of any applicable tax.
(b) in a park serviced by a flush toilet and shower, $26.70 per day, inclusive of
any applicable tax.
(1A) Despite subsection (1), a campsite permit may be issued free of charge to any
person where the person provides campsite services to the Department within the
park at the request of a park attendant.
(1B) Despite clauses [(1)](a) and (b), the fee for a campsite permit to use a campsite that
provides water and electrical service, commonly known as a 2-way serviced
campsite, is $35.60 per day, inclusive of any applicable tax.
(1C) The fee for a campsite reservation is $9.00.
(1D) The fee for any cancellation of or change to a campsite reservation is $7.00.
(1E) Despite subsection (1), the fee for a campsite permit to use a campsite that
provides a yurt is $59.95, inclusive of any applicable tax, for up to 4 people, plus
an additional $10.90 per person for each person in excess of 4, inclusive of any
applicable tax.
(2) The fees for group camping permits are as follows:
(a) in a park with no flush toilet and shower, $20.00 per day, inclusive of any
applicable tax, plus $2.35 per day, inclusive of any tax, for each person in
excess of 6;
(b) in a park with a flush toilet and shower, $26.70 per day, inclusive of any
applicable tax, plus $2.35 per day, inclusive of any tax, for each person in
excess of 6.
(3) Any fee specified in this Section shall be paid in advance for the total number of
days of occupancy to be authorized by the campsite permit or group camping
permit.
(4) The fee to use a camping trailer sewage disposal unit in a park for any person who
does not hold a valid campsite permit or group camping permit is $6.55 per
dumping inclusive of any applicable tax.
(5) Where a campsite permit is surrendered or cancelled before its expiry date and
where an application for a refund is made on a form provided by the Department
and filed with the Department, the Minister may allow a refund.
(6) The fee for a permit issued pursuant to clause 11(1)(c) providing for the parking of
one additional vehicle shall be $8.30 per day inclusive of any applicable tax.
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
16A (1) [repealed]
(1A) [repealed]
(2) [repealed]
16A (3) Despite the fees prescribed in clauses 16(1)(a) and (b), the following campsite and
rental fees, inclusive of any applicable tax, apply in Cape Chignecto Provincial
Park:
Service
|
Fee Per Day
|
campsite
|
$26.70
|
bunkhouse or cabin rental
|
$59.40 for up to 4 people, plus
additional $11.85 per person per
night for up to 4 additional
people
|
(4) For greater certainty, except as provided in this Section, all provisions of these
regulations apply to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park.
Senior citizens
17 (1) Despite the fees for campsite permits prescribed in Sections 16 and 16A, a person
who is 65 years of age or over may be issued a campsite permit for a fee of $2.35
less than the prescribed fee per day, inclusive of any applicable tax, provided that
the person
(a) is obtaining the permit for his or her own personal use of the campsite; and
(b) presents proof of age to the park attendant.
(1A) [repealed]
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), proof of age may be shown by producing a
social security card issued to the senior citizen, a Nova Scotia Pharmacare card, a
Nova Scotia drivers licence, a birth or baptismal certificate or such other proof as
may be deemed acceptable by a park attendant.
(3) Unless approved otherwise by a park attendant, a permit issued pursuant to
subsection (1) authorizes the holder thereof to occupy the campsite with the
holder's spouse or with one or more senior citizens or with any person 17 years of
age or under provided there are not more than 6 persons occupying the campsite.
(4) No person 18 years of age or over who is not included in the list of persons
mentioned in subsection (3) shall occupy a campsite under a permit held by a
senior citizen unless the prescribed fee for a campsite permit is paid pursuant to
Section 16.
(5) A discount under this Section must not be combined with a veteran’s discount
under subsection 17A(1).
Veterans
17A (1) Despite the fees for campsite permits prescribed in Sections 16 and 16A, a veteran
may be issued a campsite permit for a fee of $2.35 less than the prescribed fee per
day, inclusive of any applicable tax, if the veteran
(a) is obtaining the permit for their own personal use of the campsite; and
(b) shows proof of eligibility to the park attendant.
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), proof of eligibility may be shown by producing
any of the following:
(a) a Canadian Forces Certificate of Service or an equivalent document issued
by another Commonwealth country or a wartime ally of Canada, or a
document that verifies the veteran’s service in the merchant navy;
(b) a Record of Service Card–NDI 75 issued by the Department of National
Defence;
(c) a Canadian Forces identification card plus a Member’s Personnel Record
Résumé;
(d) identification issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to a retired
member;
(e) a veteran’s licence plate issued under the Motor Vehicle Act or its equivalent
from another jurisdiction;
(f) any proof that the park attendant considers acceptable.
(3) Unless otherwise approved by the park attendant, a permit issued under subsection
(1) authorizes the holder to occupy the campsite with any of the following persons,
but only if there are no more than 6 persons occupying the campsite:
(a) the holder’s spouse;
(b) 1 or more other veterans;
(c) any person 17 years old or younger.
(4) A person who is 18 years old or older and is not included in the list of persons in
subsection (3) must not occupy a campsite under a permit held by a veteran unless
the prescribed fee for a campsite permit is paid pursuant to Section 16 or 16A.
(5) A discount under this Section must not be combined with a senior citizen’s
discount under subsection 17(1).
Agricultural lease/permit
18 (1) No person shall carry on agricultural production or livestock grazing in a park
unless that person possesses either a valid lease or licence issued pursuant to these
regulations.
(2) Upon written application, the Minister may issue a lease or licence under
subsection (1) in an area designated in a park provided such usage is not
detrimental to the purpose and operation of the park.
(3) Subject to Section [subsection] 17(2) of the Act, an agricultural or grazing lease or
licence issued under these regulations shall be for such period of time as
determined by the Minister and shall include terms and conditions deemed
appropriate by the Minister with respect to the use of the land.
Aggregate removal
19 (1) No person shall remove sand, gravel or other aggregate from a park.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Department may operate a quarry in a park to
provide quarriable substances needed to construct and maintain roads, buildings,
installations and other facilities within a park.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a lease or licence to remove aggregate from a park
which was issued before these regulations came into effect.
Mining
20 (1) Except as directed otherwise by an Order of the Governor in Council, all provincial
parks are reserved by the Crown from mineral exploration and mining
development.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to mineral exploration and mining development in
Moose River Provincial Park or in any other park provided such activities were
authorized before these regulations came into effect.
Removal of timber
21 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall cut or remove timber from a park.
(2) Subject to the prior approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the
Department or a contractor of the Department may harvest timber from any area of
a park provided the harvesting is carried out for the purpose of development or
management of the park.
Conduct of persons in a park
22 Except with the permission of the Minister, no person while in a park shall
(a) cut, damage or remove any plant, shrub, flower or tree;
(b) remove any artifact or object of natural curiosity or interest;
(c) make an excavation;
(d) alter, damage, or destroy any watercourse;
(e) display a sign or advertisement;
(f) solicit, sell or offer for sale any article, service, or thing, carry on any
business, or use a campsite or other area for pecuniary gain; or
(g) remove, damage or deface any real or personal property belonging to or
claimed by the Crown or other persons.
Clean condition
23 Every person using a campsite, day use area or other area in a park shall maintain the
area in a condition deemed satisfactory by the park attendant and shall leave the area in a
clean and sanitary condition.
Domestic animals
24 (1) No person who owns or is in control of a domestic animal shall permit it
(a) to be at large in a park;
(b) to be in waters designated as a swimming area in a park;
(c) to be at large upon any part of a beach or day use area adjacent to a
swimming area;
(d) to make excessive noise; or
(e) to disturb other persons.
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a domestic animal is deemed to be at large
unless the animal is on a leash which does not exceed six feet in length and which
is handheld or securely tied and restricts the animal from running loose.
(3) No person shall drive, walk or ride a horse, pony or other domestic animal in a
park except in an area designated by a park attendant for that purpose.
(4) No person who owns or is in control of a domestic animal shall fail to clean up any
animal excrement or mess left by the animal in a park.
Fires
25 (1) Subject to the Forests Act and regulations made pursuant thereto, no person shall
have a fire in a park other than in a fireplace or grill provided for that purpose or in
an area designated by a park attendant.
(2) Except with the permission of a park attendant, no person shall have in their
possession or ignite fireworks in a park.
(3) No person shall leave a fire in a park until it is completely extinguished.
(4) No person in a park shall drop or discard a burning match or an ignited cigar,
cigarette or other burning substance.
Sports and other activities
26 (1) No sport, community event or other activity organized outside of a park shall be
permitted within a park.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a park attendant may permit a sport, community
event or other activity organized outside of a park to take place within designated
areas of the park at such times as the park attendant may prescribe.
Hunting and trapping
27 Except with written permission of the Minister, no person shall, while in a park,
(a) hunt, trap, take, destroy or snare wildlife or attempt to hunt, trap, take,
destroy or snare wildlife;
(b) possess or discharge a loaded firearm or bow;
(c) possess an unloaded firearm or bow unless the firearm or bow is permitted
to be carried under the Wildlife Act and the regulations made thereunder,
and
(i) is in a case which is properly fastened,
(ii) is completely wrapped in a material which is securely tied around the
firearm or bow,
(iii) is in the locked compartment of a vehicle and the contents of the
compartment are not accessible to the occupants of the vehicle from
inside the vehicle, or
(iv) in the case of a firearm, is rendered inoperable by the attachment of a
trigger lock to the firearm.
Fishing
28 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), fishing as authorized in the Wildlife Act or
regulations thereunder is permitted in a park.
(2) No person shall fish or attempt to fish in Round Lake situate in Lewis Lake
Provincial Park unless the person is issued a special permit by the Department or
the person falls into a class of persons identified on signs posted by the Department
who are permitted to fish in that park.
Vehicles
29 (1) Except with the permission of a park attendant, it shall be an offence for any
person who is not the holder of a valid campsite permit to bring a vehicle or vessel
in a campground or group camping area.
(2) No person shall operate a vehicle in a park except on a roadway or other place
designated for that purpose.
(3) No person shall operate a vehicle or vessel in a park other than in accordance with
the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.
(4) It shall be an offence for a person operating a vehicle in a park to fail to produce a
valid drivers licence and permit when requested to do so by a park attendant
provided the Province requires a licence and permit to operate such a vehicle.
(5) No person shall operate a vehicle or vessel in a park at a rate of speed in excess of
the speed posted or, if no signs are posted, at a speed in excess of that prescribed
by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia or any other statute.
Off-highway vehicles
30 No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle in a park unless
(a) it is used in an area designated by a park attendant for the use of off-highway vehicles; or
(b) it is required to perform a service, maintenance or enforcement function in a
park.
Parking of vehicles or vessels
31 (1) Except as authorized by a park attendant, it shall be an offence for a person to park
a vehicle in a position or place in a park that prevents or is likely to prevent free
and convenient movement of other vehicles or to park in any area in a park where
parking is prohibited by regulatory signs or by verbal directions of a park attendant.
(2) The Minister may designate one or more areas in a park for parking vehicles or for
berthing, mooring, anchoring, beaching, launching or docking of vessels.
(3) It shall be an offence to leave a vehicle or vessel in an area designated by a sign or
notice where parking or docking is prohibited or where parking or docking certain
classes of vehicles or vessels is prohibited.
Vessels
32 (1) No person shall operate a vessel at a rate of speed in excess of 5 miles per hour
within 200 feet of the shoreline of a park.
(2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the area within 200 feet of the shoreline of a
park is included within the designated boundaries of a park.
(3) The Minister may by sign or notice prohibit a vessel or other activity in an area
designated for swimming, whether or not such area is included within the
designated boundaries of a park.
(4) No person shall leave a vessel unattended except
(a) on land occupied by permit issued under the Act or these regulations; or
(b) in an area provided for that purpose in a camping area in respect of which
that person occupies a campsite permit.
Signs/notices
33 (1) The Minister may cause to be marked or erected a sign, notice, map or other device
in a park to
(a) prescribe rates of speed for a vehicle or vessel in a park;
(b) restrict the type of vessel, including the horsepower thereof, that may be
brought into a park and the use that may be made of the type of vessel in a
park or on waters contiguous to a park;
(c) permit, prohibit or regulate parking of a vehicle or vessel or a certain class
of vehicles or vessels in a park;
(d) permit, prohibit or regulate use of domestic animals in a park;
(e) designate a road as a one way road in a park;
(f) require a vehicle or vessel to stop in a park;
(g) close a road or watercourse in a park to all or a class of vehicles or vessels;
(h) limit the hours during a day when a road or watercourse in a park may be
used;
(i) permit, prohibit or regulate pedestrian traffic in a park; or
(j) permit, prohibit or regulate other activities or entry in a park.
Traffic directions
34 (1) Where a park attendant considers it necessary to
(a) ensure orderly movement of traffic;
(b) prevent injury or damage to persons or property;
(c) permit proper action in an emergency; or
(d) prevent unnecessary or excessive noise or disturbance,
the park attendant may restrict entry to a park and give directions required to direct
traffic and persons within a park.
(2) It shall be an offence for a person not to obey the directions of a park attendant
given pursuant to subsection (1).
(3) The operator of a vehicle or vessel shall obey the directions of a park attendant
notwithstanding the presence of a sign directing otherwise.
(4) Subject to subsection (3), it shall be an offence for a person to fail to comply with a
sign, notice, map or other device governing or controlling conduct of a person,
vehicle, vessel or domestic animal in a park.
Directions to leave park
35 No person who is ordered to leave a park pursuant to Section 31 of the Act shall within a
period of 72 hours immediately following the time when the person leaves the park enter
or attempt to enter the park unless the person has permission from a park attendant.
Damage/theft of property
36 The Minister shall not be liable for damage or theft of personal property belonging to a
user of a park unless the damage or theft is caused by the negligence of a servant, agent
or employee of the Minister.
Removal of property
37 (1) A park attendant may remove or have removed from a park or a campsite any
personal property owned or in the custody or control of a holder of a campsite
permit whose permit has been cancelled or a day visitor to a park whose privileges
have been revoked.
(2) The owner or person who had custody or control of any personal property removed
under subsection (1) shall be responsible for any expenses incurred by the
Department in removing and storing the property.
(3) If property removed under subsection (1) is not reclaimed within three months
from the date of removal, the property is thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty in
right of the Province and may be disposed of in the manner provided in Section 32
of the Act.
(4) A park attendant shall have due regard for public, personal and property protection
and safety and shall enlist the cooperation of the R.C.M.P. or the Municipal Police
if such action is deemed necessary by the park attendant.
Penalty
38 Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of these regulations shall incur a
penalty of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars.
Repeal of old regulations
39 Regulations made by Order in Council 85-1204 dated the 5th day of November, 1985, as
amended by Order in Council 86-382 dated the 15th day of April, 1986 are rescinded as
and from the 17th day of May, 1989.
Effective date of new regulations
40 These regulations shall come into force on, from and after the 17th day of May, 1989.
The
following regulations are not yet in force and are not included in the current
consolidation: