Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-9-.06 - Georgia WRD Lands Pass

(1) The purpose of this regulation is to implement a Georgia WRD Lands Pass (Pass) system for use, other than hunting, fishing, trapping, or camping, of wildlife management areas, public fishing areas and other designated sites on lands operated or managed by the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), provide for exemptions from the requirement to purchase a Pass, establish fees for Passes, and provide for the availability of a Pass.

(2) The posting of signs at the entrance to a wildlife management area, public fishing area or other designated areas or sites on WRD lands stating that a Pass is required shall constitute sufficient notice for the entire wildlife management area, public fishing area or other designated site on WRD lands.

(3) No person age 16 or older shall enter upon designated lands, areas or sites operated or managed by WRD without first obtaining a valid Pass except that any person who possesses a valid Georgia license that allows hunting or fishing on state land is exempt from this requirement. Provided further that individuals volunteering or participating in department sponsored events or activities on such lands are exempt from Pass requirements during the event or activity. Individuals that have paid WRD for camping and persons directly associated with paid camping, as prescribed by WRD, are exempt from the Pass requirement on such lands during their paid camping dates.

(4) A Pass is an individual requirement. The cost of a Pass is: resident annual $30, and nonresident annual $60. A Pass is valid for not more than 365 days from the date of purchase.

(5) Any organization or individual who desires to sponsor or conduct an event, activity, or series of events or activities on lands operated or managed by WRD may be required to obtain a "Right of Entry" agreement from the department. Such organization or individual shall formally request a "Right of Entry" agreement from the department not less than 30 days prior to the event, activity, or series of events or activities. A "Right of Entry" agreement may restrict the event, activity, or series of events or activities to specific locations, number of participants, and specific times; and may require the posting of damage deposits or bonds. Events that conflict with one or more of the primary uses of lands managed by WRD may not be allowed. If the event is approved, the "Right of Entry" agreement may require each participant to obtain a Pass. For wildlife management areas on U.S. Forest Service lands, special use permits, if issued by the U.S. Forest Service shall satisfy the requirement for a "Right of Entry" agreement.

(6) Passes shall be issued and sold by the department as prescribed by the department.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-9-.06

O.C.G.A. §§ 12-3-3, 12-3-9, 27-1-3, 27-1-33.

Original Rule entitled "Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass" adopted. F. Jun. 1, 2011; eff. Jun. 21, 2011. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Georgia WRD Lands Pass" adopted. F. July 13, 2017; eff. August 2, 2017. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 22, 2019; eff. June 11, 2019.