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1. Section 2.2.1 - Hunting

Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) below, no person shall in any matter pursue, catch, injure, kill, trap, or molestany wildlife within the boundaries of District Facilities.  Furthermore, except as also providedin  subsection  (a)  and  (b) below,  no  person  shall  remove  or  take any  wildlife  from  the boundaries of District Facilities.

• (a)This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers or District employees who are acting within the scope of their official duties.
• (b)This section shall not apply to hunting, trapping,or relocation of wildlife conducted in accordance with official duties and responsibilities of the Kansas State Department of Wildlife and Parks.
• (c)This section shall not apply to persons acting in accordance with any Special Use Permitauthorizing such activity.
• (d)This section shall not apply to lawful fishing.

2. Section 2.2.2 - Vandalism and Collection.

Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) below, no person shalldestroy, alter, damage, injure,or remove any real or personal property which belongs to the District, or any vegetation, ruins,relics, or geological formationsfound within the boundaries of any District Facility.

• (a) This  section  shall  not  apply  to  persons  performing  work  on  behalf  of  the  District  or  to persons who  are  engaged  in  scientific  or  educational  collection  and  who  possess  and  are  in  compliance with  specific  prior  written permission  obtained  from the Directoror Superintendent  of  Parks  and Golf Courses, or that person’s designee, for such activity.
• (b) This  section  shall  not  apply  to  persons  who  are  engaged  in  the  collection  of  mushrooms  of  the genus  Morchella,  commonly  known  as  “Morel”  mushrooms,  for  the  purpose  of  personal consumption;  provided,  however,  this  subsection  shall  not be  applicable  to  Ernie  Miller  Nature Park, where such collection shall remain prohibited.

3. Section 2.2.3 - Metal Detectors.

The use of metal detectors shall be restricted to persons who hold a valid District Metal Detector Permit authorizing such use and who operate the detector in conformity with the provisions of such permit.

4. Section 2.2.4 - Fireworks.

No  person  shall  use,  explode,  discharge,  display,or  possess  any  fireworks  within  the  boundaries  of District Facilities, except for persons who have previously obtained, and who are in accordance with, the terms and conditions of a valid District Special Event contract.

5. Section 2.2.5 - Fires

Buildingof fires shall be restricted to privately owned ovens, grills, stoves, and to ring pits and grills that are  provided  by the District.    No open  flameshall  be left  unattended.   The Director,  Chief  of  Police,  or Superintendent  of  Parks  and  Golf  Courses,  or that person’s designee, may prohibit building of fires by the posting of signs.

6. Section 2.2.6 - Bicycles

Except as provided in subsection (a) below, the riding of bicycles shall be restricted to paved roads and to areas and trails specifically designated for such purpose, except as otherwise authorized by a District Permit.

• (a)  This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers when performing their official duties.

7. Section 2.2.7 - Refuse Disposal/Littering.

No person shall transport any refuse into any District Facility for the purpose of disposal therein.  

8. Section 2.2.8 - Amplified Sound.

Only  those  persons  who  hold  valid  District  Amplified  Sound  Permits,  Special  Use  Permits,or  Special Event  contracts  andwho  are  acting  in  conformity  with  the  termsand  conditions  of  such  permits  or contractsshall  be  allowed  to  set  up  or  use  amplified  sound  equipment  within  the  boundaries  of  any District  Facility;  provided,  however,  that  the  set  up  or  use  of  amplified  sound  equipment  shall  be prohibited  within  the  boundaries  of  Antioch  Park,  Thomas  S.  Stoll  Memorial Park,  Ernie  Miller  Nature Parkand  the  Streamway  Parks  System  except  as  may  be  necessary  for  conducting  official  District business.  Amplified live music requires a Special Eventcontract to be approved by the District Board.