This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating regulations regarding entry into state parks and state-operated public boating access sites for both resident and nonresident motor vehicles. It specifies that nonresident and commercial motor vehicles must display a valid park permit in the lower right-hand corner of the windshield, with the requirement for annual permits being changed from "shall" to "must." Additionally, it clarifies that resident motor vehicles must have paid the recreation passport fee to enter state parks and that registration tabs or stickers must indicate this payment. The bill also outlines exceptions to these requirements, including circumstances involving emergency vehicles, state-owned vehicles, and designated free fishing days.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding civil infractions for violations of these entry requirements, establishing a maximum fine of $100 for offenders. It also clarifies that the registration plate on a parked vehicle serves as prima facie evidence of the owner's responsibility for the vehicle's location. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4673.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.74116, 324.78119