36 CFR § 2.61 - Residing on Federal lands.

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title: "36 CFR § 2.61 - Residing on Federal lands."
title_number: 36
title_name: "Parks, Forests, and Public Property"
section_number: "2.61"
section_name: "Residing on Federal lands."
chapter_name: "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION"
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regulatory_source: "48 FR 30282, June 30, 1983, unless otherwise noted."
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# 2.61 Residing on Federal lands.

(a) Residing in park areas, other than on privately owned lands, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit, lease or contract, is prohibited.

(b) Violation of the terms and conditions of a permit issued in accordance with this section is prohibited and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit.