17-13.01 Camping and Picnicking. Tribal permits for camping or picnicking on lands within the jurisdiction of
the Spokane Tribe shall be made available for sale to non- members of the Spokane Tribe as follows and
prices shall be determined by regulation of the Spokane Tribal Council:
(a) Said permits shall allow camping and picnicking in shoreline areas designated by the Tribe for
camping or picnicking.
(b) A marine santitation device is required for all dispersed camping and picnicking.
(c) Daily permit will allow daylight picnicking or overnight camping for a specified 24-hour period
beginning at the time of purchase.
(d) Tribal member shall be allowed one complementary family guest permit for non-member guest
families if and only if the enrolled member is picnicking at an adjacent site.
(e) A fishing permit shall not act as a camping/picnicking permit nor shall a camping/picnicking
permit act as a fishing permit.
(f) Non-members shall not
camping/picnicking site.
possess
firearms
or
all-terrain
vehicles
at
any
designated
(g) Failure to obtain the proper permits as required by this section will result in a mandatory civil
fine of $100.
Boating and Water Use Activities
17-14.01 Boating Privilege.
(a) Boating on waters under the jurisdiction of the Spokane Tribe is considered a privilege and
pursuant to that privilege the operator must comply with this Code or be in violation of this code
and subject to civil remedies or criminal remedies where allowed.
(b) Boating on waters under Tribal jurisdiction is deemed consent to Authorized Enforcement
Personnel to stop and board any vessel.
17-14.02 Inspections and Observations.
(a) Authorized Enforcement Personnel may at any time stop and/or board a vessel to examine
documents, licenses or permits relating to operation of the vessel, and to inspect such vessel to
determine compliance with regulations pertaining to safety equipment and operation.
(b) Any Authorized Enforcement Personnel who observes a vessel being operated:
(1) without sufficient lifesaving or firefighting devices;
(2) in an overloaded or unsafe condition;
(3) in any other hazardous or unsafe circumstances; or
(4) in a manner which violates this or any other Chapter of the Law and Order Code of the
Spokane Tribe of Indians, may direct the operator to take immediate and reasonable
steps necessary for the safety of those aboard the vessel, including, but not limited to
directing the operator to:
A. correct a hazardous condition immediately; or
B. proceed to a mooring, dock, or anchorage; or
C. suspend further use of the boat until a hazardous condition is corrected.
17-14.03 Prohibited Operations.
The following are prohibited in all Spokane Tribal Waters and considered unlawful:
(a) Operating a vessel, or knowingly allowing another person to operate a vessel, in a reckless or
negligent manner, or in a manner so as to endanger a person or property.
(b) Operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
(c) Failing to observe restrictions established by a regulatory marker.
(d) Operating a vessel in excess of 5 mph or creating a wake in areas where prohibited.
(e) Operating a vessel within 100 feet of a diver's marker, or any person in the water.
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