(1) A program must have written policies and procedures on expedition water requirements to include:
- (a) program participants must have access to potable water at all times;
- (b) water must be available at each expedition camp site. Water cache location information must be verified by field staff before the group leaves expedition camp each day;
- (c) expedition groups may not depend on aerial drops for water supply. Aerial water drops must be used for emergency situations only; and
- (d) water taken by staff or program participants from a natural source and used for drinking or cooking must be treated to eliminate health hazards.
- (2) Each group must have a supply of electrolyte replacement, the quantities to be determined by group size and environmental conditions.
Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA
History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.