36 C.F.R. § 261.56

Use of vehicles off National Forest System roads

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When provided by an order, it is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off National Forest System roads.

[42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 66 FR 3218, Jan. 12, 2001]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1996–2008 · leading case: United States v. Brown, 71 F.3d 845 (11th Cir. 1996).
United States v. Brown, 71 F.3d 845 (11th Cir. 1996). “6 (h), and parking in a restricted area, in violation of 36 C.F.R. § 261.56 . Each count carried a maximum penalty of six month’s imprisonment or a fine of $5,000, or both.”
Anderson v. Eby, 83 F.3d 342 (10th Cir. 1996). “32 of the Manual explains the intent underlying 36 C.F.R. § 261.56 (a). Section 2713.32 of the Manual reads as follows: A certain element of risk is involved for individuals engaging in most activities on National Forests.”
United States v. Scotford, 302 F. App'x 561 (9th Cir. 2008). “15 (i) and California Vehicle Code § 38301(a), and 36 C.F.R. § 261.56 . As charged here, those regulations prohibit possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System roads “[w]hen provided by an order.”
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