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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 725. Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department |
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Chapter 30. Division of State Parks |
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Subchapter 4. Public Use and Recreation |
SECTION 725:30-4-22. Special events
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- (a) Sports events, pageants, regattas, tournaments, spectator attractions, entertainments, ceremonies, and similar events are allowed. Provided, however, there is a meaningful association between the park area and the events, and the observance contributes to visitor understanding of the significance of the park area, and a permit therefore has been issued by the park manager. A permit shall be denied if such activities would:(1) Cause injury or damage to park facilities or natural resources.(2) Unreasonably impair the atmosphere of peace and tranquility of a state park environment.(3) Unreasonably interfere with normal visitor services or other program activities of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Division of State Parks.(4) Substantially impair the operation of public use facilities or services of concessionaires, lessees or contractors.(5) Present a clear and present danger to public health and safety.(6) Result in significant conflict with other existing uses.(b) Persons wishing to make application for a special event shall complete a permit form which shall set forth the name of the applicant, the date, time, duration, nature and place of the proposed event, an estimate of the number of persons expected to attend, and any other information required by the park manager. The application shall be submitted no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of the proposed event.(c) As a condition of permit issuance the park manager:(1) Shall require liability insurance which the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Division of State Parks is named as coinsured in an amount set forth by the park manager based upon event risk and spectator attendance.(2) May require a cash deposit in an amount equitable to cover the cost of restoration, damage, cleanup or other costs resulting from the event.(d) No permits shall be issued for a period in excess of 4 days, except when approved by the director.(e) Violation of the terms and conditions of a permit issued in accordance with this section is prohibited and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit.