HB0020

Authorizes the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to establish and collect nonmotorized recreational trail permits and fees for bicycle use on designated state park trails, and creates a dedicated account for trail maintenance and related expenses.

• Defines 'bicycle' to include bicycles as defined in W.S. 31-5-102(a)(iii) and electric bicycles as defined by department rule. (W.S. 36-4-124(a))
• Authorizes the department to designate nonmotorized trails within state parks, historic sites, and recreation areas where bicycle users must display or possess a valid permit. (W.S. 36-4-124(b))
• Establishes permit fee structure: annual fees of up to $10 for Wyoming residents and up to $20 for nonresidents, or daily fees of up to $5 for any user. (W.S. 36-4-124(c)(ii))
• Exempts persons under eighteen years of age from the permit requirement. (W.S. 36-4-124(c)(iv))
• Allows the department to issue permits in physical or electronic form or by any other method authorized by rule. (W.S. 36-4-124(c)(v))
• Establishes permit validity periods: annual permits valid from issuance date through December 31 of the same calendar year, and daily permits valid only for the specified calendar day. (W.S. 36-4-124(c)(vi))
• Creates the nonmotorized recreational trails account and provides for continuous appropriation of permit revenues and donations to the department. (W.S. 36-4-124(d))
• Specifies that account funds shall be used only for maintenance, construction, signage and enforcement of nonmotorized trails; educational programs; trail-supporting infrastructure such as trailheads and parking areas; and projects within state parks or on public trails within five miles of park boundaries. (W.S. 36-4-124(d)(i)-(iv))
• Requires the department to promulgate all rules necessary to implement the act. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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