1. (a)

   1. (1) As an accommodation to guests traveling with their dogs, Arkansas state parks will designate dog-friendly lodging.
   2. (2) Designated state park lodge rooms and cabins are eligible for dog-friendly designation (hereinafter referred to as “lodging rental units”).
   3. (3) Service animals used by disabled guests qualifying under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., are permitted.

   4. (4) Twenty-five percent (25%) of cabins at applicable state parks and one (1) lodge room per five (5) lodge rooms on the ground floor with an exit in each of the following locations will be established as “dog friendly”:

      1. (A) Crowley’s Ridge State Park;
      2. (B) DeGray Lake Resort State Park;
      3. (C) Devil’s Den State Park;
      4. (D) Lake Catherine State Park;
      5. (E) Lake Chicot State Park;
      6. (F) Lake Fort Smith State Park;
      7. (G) Lake Ouachita State Park;
      8. (H) Moro Bay State Park;
      9. (I) Mount Magazine State Park;
      10. (J) Mount Nebo State Park;
      11. (K) Ozark Folk Center State Park;
      12. (L) Petit Jean State Park;
      13. (M) Queen Wilhelmina State Park; and
      14. (N) Village Creek State Park.

2. (b)

   1. (1) This pet policy refers only to dogs, and no other types of pets are allowed in state park lodging rental units.
   2. (2) Park staff at each location will keep a list of nearby kennels to direct guests to for their pets.

3. (c) Policy requirements.

   1. (1) Each guest must sign a dog policy liability agreement and the registration form (see Form 0900 FAC 208 - Attachment A and Attachment C).
   2. (2) Guests renting/reserving a dog-friendly overnight lodging rental unit will be notified prior to making a reservation that the overnight lodging rental unit is designated as pet friendly.
   3. (3) Guests must request a dog-friendly overnight lodging rental unit prior to arrival.

4. (d) Policy regulations.

   1. (1) The number of dogs per overnight lodging rental unit is limited to two (2), regardless of size.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) A nonrefundable fee per dog will be collected at check-in and covers the duration of the renter’s stay.
      2. (B) See PD 2000 [repealed] for fee.

   3. (3)

      1. (A) Dogs must be attended all times, at any location in the park, including vehicles.
      2. (B) Should it become necessary to leave dogs unattended inside a lodging rental unit, they must be crated.
      3. (C) Staff will inform guests of this requirement at the time of the reservation and registration.
   4. (4) Dog owners are responsible for any damages caused by the pet.
   5. (5) Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets inside and outside the lodging rental unit.
   6. (6) Dog owners whose dogs create a disturbance that annoys other guests may be asked to leave the park with no refund of remaining lodging rental unit fees.
   7. (7) Dog owners must bring proof of current vaccination records for each dog.

   8. (8) Dogs must be free of:

      1. (A) Ticks;
      2. (B) Fleas; and
      3. (C) Mange.
   9. (9) Female dogs must not be in season (in heat).
   10. (10) Dogs may not be tied to trees, fences, or anchored to the ground.
   11. (11) Dogs may not be taken into any park facility that is not designated as pet friendly.
   12. (12) Dogs must be house trained.
   13. (13) Dogs must be on a leash at all times when outside the lodging rental unit.

   14. (14)

       1. (A) Extra fees will be assessed when extra cleaning is required or if there is damage to the overnight lodging rental unit, furniture, or fixtures.
       2. (B) Park management will assess damage fees based on materials and labor required to make the necessary repairs and/or clean-up.

   15. (15) Park management reserves the right to prohibit any dog on the premises that:

       1. (A) May pose a risk to guests or staff; or
       2. (B) Has a history of causing trouble.

   16. (16)

       1. (A) Housekeeping staff will complete the Housekeeping Check List for Dog Friendly Rentals (Form 0900 FAC 209, Attachment B).
       2. (B)

5. (i) No longer than thirty (30) days after each calendar year, park superintendents will provide a summary report from these check lists to the Manager of Operations with a copy to the Regional Supervisor and the Director of the State Parks Division.

   1. (ii) This report is to include an annual occupancy percentage for each dog-friendly lodging rental unit.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "August 14, 2015 Park Directive 3155" "Replaces PD 3155 dated February 26, 2013 Related PDs: 2000 Calendar Year Fees and Rates 2010 Lodging and Group Facilities 3130 Pets and Animals"