1501:41-2-34 Getaway rental fees.  

  • Text Box: ACTION: Revised Text Box: DATE: 01/11/2016 12:18 PM

     

    LEGAL NOTICE

     

    STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

     

    NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND AND HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION RULES

     

     

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, in accordance with sections 1501.01 and 1541.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, hereby gives notice of intention to:

     

    Rescind and replace the following rules: 1501:41-2-08 Vessel mooring fees.

    1501:41-2-11  Camping fees.

    1501:41-2-14 Group camping area and facility rental

    fees.

    1501:41-2-16 Cabin rental fees. (new tagline)

    1501:41-2-28 Storage areas for watercraft, trailers, and campers.

    1501:41-2-32  Campground visitor and vehicle passes. 1501:41-2-34  Getaway rental fees.

    Amend the following rules:

    1501:41-2-23 Trailer waste station fee for noncampers. 1501:41-2-25  Refunds.

    1501:41-12-12 Dock construction permit required. 1501:41-13-10  Saddle animals, use limitations.

    And rescind the following rules:

    1501:41-12-05  Display of dock tag on public docks. 1501:41-12-42  Marblehead lighthouse tour fees.

    Administrative rules 1501:41-2-23 is being amended to correct the spelling of the word "recreation" and replace the word "boat" with the term "watercraft".

    Administrative rule 1501:41-2-25 is being amended to correct references and expand the chief's authority to issue refunds under certain circumstances.

    Administrative rule 1501:41-12-12 is being amended to clarify the language and remove obsolete references. Administrative rule 1501:41-13-10 is being amended to make technical changes to clarify appropriate use of draft and saddle animals in state parks.

    Administrative rule 1501:41-12-05 is being rescinded this rule duplicates the requirements of other rules and is no longer needed.

    Administrative rule 1501:41-12-42 is being rescinded because fees are no longer collected by the state and the rule is not needed.

    Administrative rules 1501:41-2-08, 1501:41-2-11, 1501:41-2-14, 1501:41-216, 1501:41-2-28, 1501:41-2-32, and

    1501:41-2-34 are being replaced to restructure the rental fees for various state park facilities.                                                                                                                                            Currently, the rule lists individual fees for each facility in each of the state's 74 parks.  The proposed replacement rules will establish a set of maximum fees that may be charged based upon the type of facility being rented. The chief of the division will then set the fees taking into consideration the location, type of facility, maximum occupancy, available amenities, and other relevant factors. The maximum rates proposed in the new rules is equal to the highest rates currently being charged for existing facilities which will allow new facilities, once completed, to be assessed a fee as long as the prescribed maximum is not exceeded.

    A public hearing on the proposed amendments and adoption of these rules will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 in the Assembly Center at the Department of Natural Resources located at 2045 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio. At the public hearing, any person affected by these rule proposals may appear and be heard in person, or by an attorney, or both, and may present testimony, orally or in writing, and present evidence tending to show that these rules, if adopted, amended, or rescinded, will be unreasonable or unlawful.

    Electronic copies of the proposed rules are available at the Ohio Legislative Service Commission's internet web site at: http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/. Hard copies of the proposed rule are available through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. For additional information, contact the Department of Natural Resources at (614) 265-6500.