024-14 Wyo. Code R. §§ 14-2 - Special Use Permits

(a) General Guidelines:

(i) A Special Use Permit is for the use of any lands under the administration and control of the Division for a period of ten (10) days or less. There are two types of Special Use Permits, Commercial and Non-Commercial. A Commercial Special Use Permit authorizes commercial activities such as the sale of food, goods or services. A Non-Commercial Special Use Permit authorizes non-commercial activities at a park such as sporting events, pageants, entertainment and re-enactments.

(ii) A non-refundable administrative fee, as specified by the Division, will be paid in advance. For those types of Commercial Special Use Permits that includes the exclusive use of park property, a fee for the fair market value for the property in use may be required. The fair market value will be determined by the Division. When items are offered for sale by a potential commercial special use permit holder and do not include exclusive use, a lease fee will be charged based on the percentage of gross revenue. Depending on the activity and the sponsor, the fee may be waived for the Non Commercial Special Use Permit subject to the Park Superintendent's, Division Director or Commissioner's direction and or approval.

(iii) The Park Superintendent may refuse to allow any activity if not expressly authorized by the permit held for the park or site. The Division Director may limit the number of times a permit is issued to a specific individual, group or organization.

(iv) A damage deposit or the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the state may be required by the Division. Should any damage, repair, clean-up or environmental remediation exceed the amount of the deposit, the sponsoring group, organization or individual will be billed for the balance by the State of Wyoming.

(v) Special Use Permit holders and activity participants are subject to payment of entrance, camping, shelter and lodge fees except for waivers as permitted in W. S. ' 36-4-121.

(vi) Special Use Permit Evaluations:

(A) Commercial Special Use Permits

(I) A commercial special use permit will be evaluated with the following criteria:

(1.) Benefit to visitors,

(2.) Whether the use addresses an identified need.

(3.) Affect on natural, cultural or aesthetic resources.

(4.) Return to the state and compliance with all requirements.

(5.) Other information as deemed necessary.

(B) Non-Commercial Use Permits

(I) Evaluation is not appropriate for this type of permit.

(b) Non Commercial Special Use Permit Application Requirements and Procedures:

(i) The special use permit requires the appropriate Park Superintendent's approval.

(ii) Application is made at the appropriate park or site location, in writing, and may be obtained from the Park Superintendent. Application must include the following information.

(A) Activity description to include type of activity, hours and rates, specific location, operating procedures, type of equipment to be used and expected number of participants,

(B) Responsible party,

(C) Special requirements or needs,

(D) Proper and adequate supervision of participants,

(E) Additional information if necessary.

(iii) The permit holder may be required to have liability insurance (which may include liquor liability) with proof of current insurance attached to the application. Permit holder must comply with all federal and state regulations and release, indemnify and hold harmless both the state and federal government.

(iv) Permit cannot be used for sale of food, goods, services or beverages to the public.

(v) Activities must be in compliance with the appropriate section of the Division Rules and Regulations entitled, Permit: Special Use.

(vi) Application shall be received thirty (30) days prior to the requested activity date.

(c) Commercial Special Use Permit Application Requirements and Procedures:

(i) Limited to the sale of food, goods, services, beverages and commercial filming activities.

(ii) The special use permit requires the appropriate Park Superintendent's approval. Application is made at the appropriate park or site location and may be obtained from the Park Superintendent. All potential commercial permit holders must apply for their permit in writing. Information in the permit application must include the following information:

(A) Project description to include type of concession/activity, hours and dates of operation, operating procedures, type of equipment to be used and item(s) to be sold,

(B) Discussion of similar services being provided in the park or immediately adjacent to the park or site and why these services are needed on park grounds,

(C) Current or past concession and or related experience,

(D) The permit holder must have liability insurance (which may include liquor liability) with proof of current insurance attached to application, comply with all federal and state regulations, release, indemnify and hold harmless both the state and federal government,

(E) Include a non-refundable administrative fee with the application,

(F) Additional information if necessary.

(iii) Application shall be received thirty (30) days prior to the requested activity date.

Notes

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