77-1-801: (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Recreational use license required to use state lands for general recreational purposes -- penalty.

(1) A person 12 years of age or older shall obtain an annual recreational use license pursuant to 77-1-802 to use state lands, as defined in 77-1-101, for general recreational purposes.

(2) A person shall, upon the request of a peace officer or fish and game warden, present for inspection the person's recreational use license.

(3) A person found in violation of subsection (1) or (2) pertaining to the use of state trust land:

(a) for first offense, shall be given a warning;

(b) for second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than twice the cost of a recreational use license; and

(c) for a third offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500.