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Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-013 Context (guidance or announcement) Primary source read

News release, 'California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks' (vehicular access closed at some units; full closures reserved)

California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks to Help Slow Down the Spread of Coronavirus

California State Parks · California Department of Parks and Recreation (State agency) (State)

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Jurisdiction
California Department of Parks and Recreation (State agency) · California
Level
State
Authority
Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 5003; Executive Order N-33-20 (Ex. CA-003)
Issued
2020-03-24 Mar. 24, 2020
Effective
2020-03-24
End
Superseded by the statewide vehicular closure of Mar. 29, 2020 (Ex. 014) (read as 2020-03-29)
In force
Mar. 24, 2020 to Mar. 29, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limit
Addressees
  • State park visitors
Functions reached
  • CB customer base
  • TV destination travel
  • AM concessions
Character
context
Collection
State agriculture, parks and wildlife agencies AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE

Operative words

the department is working closely with local county and public health officials to modify park operations by closing vehicular traffic at some park units to reduce the density of visitors.... [additional steps may] be taken to fully close parks including trails, bathrooms, and other [facilities].

Enforcement

Closure of State property