(a) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), an owner, keeper or handler of a pet may keep the pet in a State park only in accordance with subsections (b)—(d) and only under the following conditions:
- (1) It is on a leash or is in a cage or crate. If a maximum length of leash is specified by posting, the leash may not exceed the length specified.
- (2) It is attended and under physical control of an individual.
- (3) It does not behave in a manner that may reasonably be expected to disturb or intimidate another person.
- (4) It does not behave in a manner that may cause damage to property or resources.
- (5) Its droppings are disposed of in trash receptacles or outside the park.
- (6) It has been licensed and vaccinated as required by law.
- (b) A pet is not permitted in a designated swimming area.
- (c) A pet is not permitted in an overnight area unless the area is designated by the Department for pets.
- (d) A pet is not permitted in a building.
- (e) Subsection (a)(1)—(5) does not apply to a dog being used by a person engaged in hunting or training as provided in § 11.215 (relating to weapons and hunting).
- (f) Subsections (b), (c) and (d) do not apply to a guide dog, signal dog or other animal which has been trained to assist, and is accompanying, a person with a disability.
Cross References
This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 11.209 (relating to miscellaneous activities); and 17 Pa. Code § 11.223 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State parks).