Flyfunston

A visiting pilot was recently charged with this statute for "Soliciting a Business without Authorization". In short, any commercial activity whether it is product sales or sale of services (Instruction, paid tandem flights, etc) is prohibited. In this particular case the fine was $275 for this first offense.

Below are some of the relevant regulations.


TITLE 36 - PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
CHAPTER I - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PART 5 - COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE OPERATIONS

5.3 - Business operations.

Engaging in or soliciting any business in park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States, except as such may be specifically authorized under special regulations applicable to a park area, is prohibited.

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TITLE 36 - PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY

CHAPTER I - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

PART 51 - CONCESSION CONTRACTS

subpart a - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

51.2 - What is the policy underlying concessions contracts?

It is the policy of the Congress and the Secretary that visitor services in park areas may be provided only under carefully controlled safeguards against unregulated and indiscriminate use so that visitation will not unduly impair park values and resources. Development of visitor services in park areas will be limited to locations that are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the park area. It is also the policy of the Congress and the Secretary of the Interior that development of visitor services in park areas must be limited to those as are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the park area in which they are located.

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