23-1-106. Rules -- penalties -- enforcement. (1) The department may make rules governing the use, occupancy, and protection of the lands and property under its control.
     (2) Any person who injures or damages any land or property under control of the department or private property thereon or therein or violates any of the rules made by the department relating to these areas is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 6 months.
     (3) It is unlawful and a misdemeanor punishable as provided in subsection (2) to refuse to exhibit for inspection any park permit, proof of age, or proof of residency upon request by a fish and game warden, park ranger, or peace officer.
     (4) The department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and rules implementing this chapter. The director of the department shall employ all necessary and qualified personnel for enforcement purposes.
     (5) The department is a criminal justice agency for the purpose of obtaining the technical assistance and support services provided by the board of crime control under the provisions of 44-4-301. Authorized officers of the department are granted peace officer status with the power:
     (a) of search, seizure, and arrest;
     (b) to investigate activities in this state regulated by this chapter and rules of the department and the fish, wildlife, and parks commission; and
     (c) to report violations to the county attorney of the county in which they occur.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 6, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; Sec. 62-306, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 111, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 1842.3, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; Sec. 62-314, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 62-306, 62-314; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 662, L. 1991.