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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

35.04.100 Prohibited Activities; Occupation and Use

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by this Code, in addition to all other activities prohibited by this Code, the following acts are unlawful

(1) Building, attending, maintaining or using a fire outside of a stove, grill, fireplace or fire ring;

(2) Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fire-work or other pyrotechnic device not within the designated time period for use of such;

(3) Failing to remove all camping equipment or personal property when vacating an area or site;

(4) Occupying any portion of a recreation site for other than recreation purposes;

(5) Occupying a place designated for day use only between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.;

(6) Entering or remaining in a camping area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except to camp or visit a person who is camping;

(7) Moving any campground equipment without the owner's consent;

(8) Placing, maintaining, or using camping equipment except in a place specifically designated or provided for such equipment;

(9) Cleaning or washing any food, personal property, fish or other animal, or bathing or washing at a hydrant or water faucet not provided for that purpose;

(10) Operating or using in or near a campsite, developed recreation site, or over an adjacent body of water without a permit, any device which produces noise, such as a radio, television, musical instrument, motor or engine in such a manner and at such a time so as to unreasonably disturb any person;

(11) Operating or using a public address system, whether fixed, portable or vehicle mounted, in or near a campsite or developed recreation site, or over an adjacent body of water without written permission from the Department;

(12) Posting, placing, or erecting any paper, notice, advertising material, sign, or similar matter without written permission from the Department;

(13) Placing a vehicle or other object in such a manner that it is an impediment or hazard to the safety or convenience of any person;

(14) Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions;

(15) Being publicly nude;

(16) Possessing or using a pack outfit on the Reservation without a camping permit or written permission from the Department;

(17) Entering a Closed Area;

(18) Entering any Special Use Area without a proper Special Use Permit.

(b) Violation of Subsection (a) Shall be a Class One Civil Offense.

(c) Except as otherwise permitted by this Code, in addition to all other activities prohibited by this Code, the following acts are unlawful:

(1) Allowing any unleashed dog or dog on a leash longer than 8 feet to roam within any campground, or populated or public area;

(2) Depositing any body waste except into receptacles provided for that purpose;

(3) Abandoning any personal property;

(4) Abandoning or leaving a fire unattended;

(5) Using any pesticide except for personal use as an insect repellent or as allowed with written permission by the Department.

(d) Violation of Subsection (c) shall be a Class Two Civil Offense.

(e) Except as otherwise permitted by this Code, in addition to all other activities prohibited by this Code, the following acts are unlawful within the boundaries of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation.

(1) Disobeying a lawful order of an Authorized Officer. In addition, any able bodied person who, without good reason, refuses to render assistance when summoned by an Authorized Officer to suppress range or forest fires within the Reservation, shall, pursuant to Section 35.06.270, forfeit all rights, privileges, leases and permits granted by the Tribe.

(2) Discharging a firearm or using any pyrotechnic device:

(3) In or within one quarter mile of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area; or

(4) Across or on a roadway, or within one quarter mile of a roadway, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge or use.

(f) Violation Subsection (e) shall be a Class Three Civil Offense.