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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
HOUSE BILL 1586 By: Grego
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to state government; providing
enforcement for occupying a reserved space or failing
to pay entrance fees; setting adminis trative
penalties; providing that monies collected shall be
deposited in a revolving fund; amending 74 O.S. 2021,
Section 2220, which relates to the Oklahoma Tourism,
Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act; modifying
language; establishing annual state park passes;
setting annual park pass fees for residents and
nonresidents; authorizing annual multi -park passes;
providing for codification; providing effective
dates; and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2217 .2 of Title 74, unless there
is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. No person shall:
1. Physically occupy a camp site identified as "Reserved" by the
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff or by the park
reservation system, or fail to vacate a campsite within a reasonable
time after being notified of the campsite 's reserved status by
Department staff; or
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2. Enter an area of a state park that is identified as an area
requiring payment of an entry fee without having first paid the
entry fee or being a valid park entry passholder for the date of
entry.
B. Any violation of the provisions of this section may be
punishable by an administrative fine not exceeding:
1. Fifty Dollars ($50. 00) for a first offense;
2. One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a second offense; and
3. Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for any third or
subsequent offense.
C. All monies collected pursuant to this section shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism a nd Recreation Department
Revolving Fund.
SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2220, is
amended to read as follows :
Section 2220. A. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation
Commission may prescribe and collect reasonable rates and fees
pursuant to the provis ions of this section for the services,
facilities and commodities rendered by all property of the
Commission.
1. The Commission may establish maxim um rates for rooms at the
state lodges and cabins, for recreational activiti es, for
recreational vehicles an d camping sites, and for community
facilities under control of the Commission. The method whereby the
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rates are determined shall be promulgated pur suant to Article I of
the Administrative Procedures Act. At least twenty (2 0) days prior
to the adoption or approval of any rate changes by the Commission,
the Department shall submit a copy of the proposed rates, for
informational purposes, to the Govern or, Speaker of the House of
Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Any change
in the rates during the year when the Legislature is not in session
shall be reported in writing to the Governor, Speaker of the House
of Representatives and P resident Pro Tempore of the Senate within
five (5) business days of such Com mission action.
2. The Commission may establish maximum charges for all
activities at state-owned golf courses. The charges may vary among
the different golf courses according to the practices of the golf
industry. The method whereby the maximum charges are determined
shall be in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to Article I
of the Administrative Procedures Act. At least twenty (20) da ys
prior to the adoption or approv al of any rate changes by the
Commission, the Department shall submit a copy of such proposed
charges, for informational purposes, to the Governor, Speaker of the
House of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the S enate.
3. The Commission may esta blish entrance or day -use charges for
the state park system. All monies col lected from entrance or day -
use charges shall be used at the state parks where the charges were
collected. The Commission may establish an annual pass, or other
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varied various passes as appropriate to that park , for visitors.
The method whereby the maximum charg es are determined, sold , and
collected shall be in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to
Article I of the Administrative Procedure s Act. At least twenty
(20) days prior to the adoption or approval of any rate changes by
the Commission, the Departm ent shall submit a copy of such proposed
charges, for informational purposes, to the Governor, Speaker of the
House of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Sena te.
4. Fees Except as provided in this section, fees shall be
promulgated pursuant to Article I of the Administrati ve Procedures
Act.
5. Fees Except as provided in this section, fees may reflect
the seasonal usage of the parks and facilities and for prom otional
purposes and goals.
6. The Commission shall establish an annual single park pass
for residents of this stat e in an amount not to exceed Twenty
Dollars ($20.00); provided, however, residents of this state sixty-
two (62) years of age and over shall be exempt as provided in
subsection B of this section. A nonresident annual single p ark pass
shall be established in an amount not less than Seventy -five Dollars
($75.00) and there shall be no exemption for nonresidents sixty-two
(62) years of age and over. The Commission may establish annual
multi-park passes in such amounts for residents of this state and
nonresidents as determined by the Commission.
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B. All fees, licenses and other charges shall be posted in a
convenient place in each park. Every pers on using any of the
facilities in a park shall be charged the same fees, licenses and
every other charge except:
1. Residents of this state sixty -two (62) years of age and over
and their spouses shall not be charged any a dmission fees for
entrance into any state-owned and -operated state-operated park.
The Commission may promulgate rules establishin g different fees for
residents and nonresidents sixty -two (62) years of age and over.
Identification may For purposes of fee exemptions, identification
shall be established by presentation of proof of age , and residency,
by a state driver license, a state license for identification only ,
birth certificate or any other form of identification authorized by
the Commission;
2. Individuals who have been certified a s totally disabled
under state or federal law and their spouses shall be entitled to a
fifty percent (50%) reduction of fees whic h apply to recreational -
use facilities;
3. Children's groups, volunteer groups as specified by the
Commission, or governmental entities that provide beneficial
services at the facility for which the fee may be have fees reduced
or waived as determined by the Commission; and
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4. Special discount rates as authorized in this section may be
waived for individuals who are members of a group being provided a
special group rate as allowed by law.
C. The willful failure to collect such fees, licenses and other
charges shall subject an the responsible employee of the Commission
to a an administrative fine of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) f or each
and every violation.
SECTION 3. Section 1 of this act sha ll become effective July 1,
2023.
SECTION 4. Section 2 of this act shall become effective July 1,
2024.
SECTION 5. It being immediatel y necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force fro m and after its passage and approval.
59-1-5097 JL 11/28/22