The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating sections related to entry requirements for state parks and state-operated public boating access sites. It stipulates that operators of nonresident and commercial motor vehicles must display a valid motor vehicle park permit in the lower right-hand corner of the windshield to enter state parks. For resident motor vehicles, entry is contingent upon the payment of a recreation passport fee, which grants access to all state parks and designated public boating access sites until the vehicle registration expires. The bill also outlines specific exemptions from these requirements, including vehicles used for state park operations, emergency vehicles, and those displaying municipal registration plates.

Additionally, the bill modifies the regulations for state-operated public boating access sites, requiring similar permits and fees for entry. It maintains the same exemptions as those for state parks and introduces a civil infraction penalty for violations, with fines not exceeding $100. The bill also clarifies that the registration plate on a vehicle parked at a designated site serves as prima facie evidence of the owner's responsibility for the vehicle's presence. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline entry regulations while ensuring compliance and enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.74116, 324.78119