# 43 C.F.R. § 2932.57 (2026): Prohibited acts and penalties > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_57 ## Section - **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2932.57 (2026) - **Heading:** Prohibited acts and penalties - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 2930: PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS / Subpart 2932: Special Recreation Permits for Commercial Use, Competitive Events, Organized Groups, and Recreation Use in Special Areas / § 2932.57: § 2932.57 Prohibited acts and penalties. ## Text (a) Prohibited acts. You must not— (1) Fail to obtain a Special Recreation Permit and pay the fees required by this subpart; (2) Violate the stipulations or conditions of a permit issued under this subpart; (3) Knowingly participate in an event or activity subject to the permit requirements of this subpart if BLM has not issued a permit; (4) Fail to post a copy of any commercial or competitive permit where all participants may read it; (5) Fail to show a copy of your Special Recreation Permit upon request by either a BLM employee or a participant in your activity. (6) Obstruct or impede pedestrians or vehicles, or harass visitors or other persons with physical contact while engaged in activities covered under a permit or other authorization; or (7) Refuse to leave or disperse, when directed to do so by a BLM law enforcement officer or State or local law enforcement officer, whether you have a required Special Recreation Permit or not. (b) Penalties. (1) If you are convicted of any act prohibited by paragraphs (a)(2) through (a)(7) of this section, or of failing to obtain a Special Recreation Permit under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, you may be subject to a sentence of a fine or imprisonment or both for a Class A misdemeanor in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581 et seq. under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1733(a)). (2) If you are convicted of failing to pay a fee required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section, you may be subject to a sentence of a fine not to exceed $100 for the first offense, or a sentence of a fine and or imprisonment for a Class A or B misdemeanor in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571 and 3581 et seq. for all subsequent offenses. (3) You may also be subject to civil action for unauthorized use of the public lands or related waters and their resources, for violations of permit terms, conditions, or stipulations, or for uses beyond those allowed by permit. [67 FR 61740, Oct. 1, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 7836, Feb. 21, 2007] ## Nearby sections - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.5 (2026) § 2932.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_5.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.11 (2026) § 2932.11 When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_11.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.12 (2026) § 2932.12 When may BLM waive the requirement to obtain a permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_12.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.13 (2026) § 2932.13 How will I know if individual use of a special area requires a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_13.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.14 (2026) § 2932.14 Do I need a Special Recreation Permit to hunt, trap, or fish?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_14.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.21 (2026) § 2932.21 Why should I contact BLM before submitting an application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_21.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.22 (2026) § 2932.22 When do I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_22.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.23 (2026) § 2932.23 Where do I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_23.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.24 (2026) § 2932.24 What information must I submit with my application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_24.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.25 (2026) § 2932.25 What will BLM do when I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_25.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.26 (2026) § 2932.26 How will BLM decide whether to issue a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_26.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.31 (2026) § 2932.31 How does BLM establish fees for Special Recreation Permits?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_31.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.32 (2026) § 2932.32 When must I pay the fees?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_32.md) - [43 C.F.R. § 2932.33 (2026) § 2932.33 When are fees refundable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_33.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_57. 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