04-01-11: PROHIBITED ACTS:

   (1)   Destruction Of Public Property: The destruction, injury, defacement, removal or disturbance in or on any public building, sign, equipment, monument, statue, marker or any other structure, or of any tree, flower, vegetation, rock, soil or any other public property of any kind is prohibited unless in the process of authorized construction or otherwise authorized by the park manager in charge of a specific park. (Ord. 83-006, 6-30-1983, eff. 7-11-1983; amd. Ord. 91-004, 6-24-1991)

   (2)   Wildlife Protection: County waterways/parks and recreation areas are sanctuaries for wildlife of every sort, and all molesting, injuring or killing of any wild birds or animals is strictly prohibited except as provided by the waterways committee and/or county commissioners, the Idaho fish and game commission and/or the federal wildlife service. (Ord. 16-020, 12-12-2016)

   (3)   Disturbing The Peace:

      A.    During quiet hours, park users shall not make noise that may disturb other park users or neighboring residents.

      B.    Amplified sound, poorly muffled vehicles or loud conduct are prohibited at any time within the park except in designated areas or by authority of the park manager.

   (4)   Alcoholic Beverages And Drugs: State laws in regard to alcoholic beverages, public drunkenness and illegal use of drugs will be enforced on park premises.

   (5)   Littering; Glass Containers Prohibited: Park users are prohibited from leaving glass or other hazardous debris on the surface of beaches, day use areas or campgrounds. Litter receptacles are provided for such items. No glass drinking containers are allowed on county park grounds. (Ord. 83-006, 6-30-1983, eff. 7-11-1983; amd. Ord. 91-004, 6-24-1991)

   (6)   Firearms: No person shall discharge firearms, pellet guns, BB guns, paintball guns, crossbows, other types of bows and arrows, or slingshots within any area of the county park system. All firearms brought into a county park must be unloaded except when used for legal hunting purposes, or as otherwise authorized by the waterways committee and/or county commissioners; provided, however, that local, state and federal law enforcement officers, while on duty, are permitted to use firearms as may be necessary.

   (7)   Drones And Radio-Controlled Aircraft: Except when authorized by the director of Canyon County department of parks, cultural and natural resources, no person shall launch or land, drones or other radio-controlled aircraft in any Canyon County park. Low-altitude operation poses safety risks, potential property damage, wildlife harassment, and interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of the parks. (Ord. 16-020, 12-12-2016)

   (8)   Concessions And Solicitations:

      A.   No person, firm, or corporation shall operate any concession, business, or enterprise in a county park or recreation area without a county issued permit.

         1.   Permits are granted, with or without a hearing, in the sole discretion of the Canyon County board of commissioners.

         2.   The duration of the permit shall not exceed four (4) months, and before receiving a permit, the individual, firm, or corporation must sign a nonexclusive independent contractor agreement with the county. (Ord. 15-005, 3-13-2015; amd. Ord. 16-020, 12-12-2016)

      B.   No person or persons or organized group will be permitted to beg, solicit for any purpose, gamble or operate a gambling device of any nature or to abandon any property within a park area, or to discriminate in any manner against any person or persons because of race, color, sex or national origin.

(Ord. 83-006, 6-30-1983, eff. 7-11-1983; amd. Ord. 91-004, 6-24-1991; Ord. 16-020, 12-12-2016; Ord. 25-014, 9-30-2025)