43 C.F.R. PART 421—RULES OF CONDUCT AT HOOVER DAM
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
Authority: 62 Stat. 281, as amended (40 U.S.C. 318; 63 Stat. 377, as amended; 38 FR 23838 and 38 FR 27945).
Source: 39 FR 4755, Feb. 7, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
These rules and regulations apply to Hoover Dam and all structures, buildings, and grounds appurtenant thereto which are situated on lands over which the United States has concurrent legislative jurisdiction, and to all persons entering in or on such property. The following are prohibited: The improper disposal of rubbish; the creation of any hazard to persons or things; the throwing of articles of any kind from the roadway, walks, or guardrails across the top of the dam, from the parking areas or visitor observation points, or from any other structure or building; the climbing upon the guardrails of the dam or upon the roof or any part of any building or structure; and the willful destruction, damage, or removal of property or any part thereof. Official signs of a prohibitory or directory nature and the directions of uniformed police officers shall be complied with. The following conduct is prohibited: That which is disorderly; which creates loud and unusual noise; which obstructs the usual use of roadways, parking lots, observation points, entrances, foyers, corridors, walkways, elevators, stairways, offices, and other work areas; which otherwise tends to impede or disturb the general public in viewing the property or obtaining the services available thereon; or which tends to impede or disturb public or contractor employees in the performance of their duties. (a) Vehicle operators shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times and shall comply with the signals and directions of uniformed police officers and all posted traffic signs. (b) Vehicles shall not block entrances, driveways, walks, loading platforms, or fire hydrants. (c) Vehicles shall not be parked in unauthorized locations, in locations reserved for specific uses, continuously in excess of 25 hours without permission, or contrary to the direction of posted signs (see 43 CFR 421.12), or contrary to the direction of uniformed police officers. (d) Pedestrians shall use the walkways on the dam and designated crosswalks, and shall not walk in the vehicle lanes. This paragraph may be supplemented from time to time by the issuance and posting of specific traffic directives as may be required and when so issued and posted such directives shall have the same force and effect as if made a part hereof. Participating in games for money or other personal property, the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of lottery or pool, and the selling or purchasing of numbers tickets are prohibited. Operating a motor vehicle on property by a person under influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates, or amphetamines is prohibited. Entering property under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcoholic beverage is prohibited (unless prescribed by a physician). The use or possession of any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcoholic beverage on property is prohibited (unless prescribed by a physician). All soliciting, vending, or advertising is prohibited. The distribution of material such as handbills, pamphlets, and flyers is prohibited. This rule does not apply to national or local drives for funds for welfare, health and other purposes sponsored or approved by the Bureau of Reclamation. Photographs may be taken in or from any area open to the public. Use of photographic equipment in any manner or from any position which may create a hazard to persons or property is prohibited. Written permission by the Bureau of Reclamation is required for the filming of any professional or commercial motion or sound pictures except by bona fide newsreel and news television photographers and soundmen. Cameras and other equipment carried on guided tours within the dam and powerplant are subject to inspection. The carrying of firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except for official purposes, is prohibited. The operation or use of a public address system is prohibited, except when specifically authorized by the Bureau of Reclamation. (a) Abandonment of any vehicle or other personal property is prohibited, and such property may be impounded by the Bureau of Reclamation. (b) Leaving any vehicle or other personal property unattended for longer than 25 hours, without prior permission of the Bureau of Reclamation, is prohibited and such property may be impounded by the Bureau of Reclamation. In the event unattended property interferes with the safe and orderly management of the Hoover Dam facilities, it may be impounded by the Bureau of Reclamation at any time. The Project Manager may establish a reasonable schedule of visiting hours for all or portions of the area. He may close or restrict the public use of all or any portion of the property when necessary for protection of the property or the safety and welfare of persons. All persons shall obey signs designating closed areas and visiting hours. There shall be no discrimination by segregation or otherwise against any persons because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in furnishing or refusing to furnish the use of any facility of a public nature, including all services, privileges, accommodations, and activities provided. Whoever shall be found guilty of violating these rules and regulations while on property over which the United States exercises exclusive or concurrent legislative jurisdiction, is subject to fine of not to exceed $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both (see 40 U.S.C. 318c). Nothing contained in these rules and regulations shall be construed to abrogate any other Federal laws or regulations, or any State or local laws and regulations, applicable to any area in which property is situated.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 421—RULES OF CONDUCT AT HOOVER DAM
Section Contents
§ 421.1 Applicability.
§ 421.2 Preservation of property.
§ 421.3 Conformity with signs and emergency directions.
§ 421.4 Disturbances.
§ 421.5 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
§ 421.6 Gambling.
§ 421.7 Alcoholic beverages and narcotics.
§ 421.8 Soliciting, vending, advertising, and distribution of handbills.
§ 421.9 Photography and motion pictures.
§ 421.10 Weapons and explosives.
§ 421.11 Audio devices.
§ 421.12 Abandoned and unattended property.
§ 421.13 Closing of areas.
§ 421.14 Nondiscrimination.
§ 421.15 Penalties and other laws.
§ 421.1 Applicability.
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§ 421.2 Preservation of property.
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§ 421.3 Conformity with signs and emergency directions.
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§ 421.4 Disturbances.
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§ 421.5 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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§ 421.6 Gambling.
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§ 421.7 Alcoholic beverages and narcotics.
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§ 421.8 Soliciting, vending, advertising, and distribution of handbills.
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§ 421.9 Photography and motion pictures.
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§ 421.10 Weapons and explosives.
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§ 421.11 Audio devices.
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§ 421.12 Abandoned and unattended property.
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§ 421.13 Closing of areas.
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§ 421.14 Nondiscrimination.
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§ 421.15 Penalties and other laws.
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