Minnesota Rules — Zoological Board

Chapter 9900 MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN

Minn. R. 9900.0100 Definitions

Subpart 1. Admission area.

"Admission area" means those parts of the Minnesota Zoological Garden except the roadway entrance to the parking areas and the parking areas.

Subp. 2. Beer.

"Beer" means any alcoholic malt beverage containing not more than 3.2 percent of alcohol by weight.

Subp. 3. Controlled substances.

"Controlled substances" means any drug, the use, possession, or sale of which is a violation of federal or Minnesota law.

Subp. 4. Director.

"Director" means the chief executive officer of the Minnesota Zoological Garden.

Subp. 5. Intoxicating liquor.

"Intoxicating liquor" means any liquor which is intoxicating pursuant to Minnesota law and includes ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous, and malt beverages containing in excess of 3.2 percent of alcohol by weight.

Subp. 6. Motorized recreational vehicle.

"Motorized recreational vehicle" means any self-propelled, off-the-road, or all terrain conveyance, including but not limited to a snowmobile, minibike, amphibious vehicle, motorcycle, go-cart, trail bike, or dune buggy.

Subp. 7. Parking areas.

"Parking areas" means those parts of the Minnesota Zoological Garden premises which are designated for public parking.

Subp. 8. Vehicle.

"Vehicle" means any motorized, self-propelled, animal-drawn, or human-powered conveyance, including motorized recreation vehicles, and any trailer used in connection with any vehicle with the exception of wheelchairs, baby strollers, or other conveyances necessary for the pedestrian movement of persons with physical disabilities, children, or infants.

Subp. 9. Weapon.

"Weapon" means any instrument the possession of which is unlawful under Minnesota law and any device from which shot or projectile of any type can be discharged by means of an explosive, gas, or compressed air, or otherwise propelled, including but not limited to firearms, bows and arrows, slings, and spring guns.

Subp. 10. Wildlife.

"Wildlife" means all living creatures, not human, who are by nature endowed with sensation and power of voluntary motion.

Subp. 11. Zoo premises.

"Zoo premises" means the entire real estate, personal property, and air space owned or controlled by the Minnesota Zoological Garden.

Subp. 12. Zoo visitor.

"Zoo visitor" means any person or legal entity of any kind entering or occupying any part of the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: L 2005 c 56 s 2

Minn. R. 9900.0200 Applicability of Rules

These rules shall apply to all persons on the zoo premises or causing any effect upon or within the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.0300 [Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

[Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

Minn. R. 9900.0400 Entry at Designated Entrances

It shall be unlawful for any person to enter the admission area without paying applicable admission fees at designated entrances.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.0500 Hours of Zoo

The hours during which zoo visitors may be on zoo premises shall be designated by the director. It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to enter or be on zoo premises except during such hours.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.0600 Closing Zoo Premises

The zoo premises or any portion thereof may be declared closed to the public by the director at any time and for any interval of time as the director shall find reasonably necessary, and the presence of any person or vehicle in such area is prohibited.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.0700 Restricted Areas

It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to pass into any posted restricted area, except that entry into restricted areas shall be permitted in such areas as the director may specifically designate when such admittance is under the auspices and control of any authorized special tour guided by zoo personnel.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1300 Protection of Wildlife and Natural Resources

It is unlawful for any person to injure, destroy, or remove any wildlife, vegetation, rock, soil, or mineral on the zoo premises or to kill, trap, hunt, pursue, or in any manner intentionally disturb, alter, or cause to be disturbed or altered any species of wildlife within or on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1400 Release of Chemical Agents

It is unlawful for any person to release on the zoo premises any chemical or other toxic agent harmful or potentially harmful to the wildlife or vegetation of the zoo.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1500 Physical Contact with Wildlife

It is unlawful for any person to attempt to make or to make physical contact with any wildlife on the zoo premises except as authorized in specified areas under the supervision of zoo staff.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.1600 Audible Harassment of Wildlife

It is unlawful for any person to attempt to use or to use any audible means for the purpose of agitating the wildlife on the zoo premises to the point of harming themselves, other wildlife, or zoo visitors, or damaging the physical property of the zoo.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1700 Feeding Wildlife

It is unlawful to feed any species of wildlife on the zoo premises except as specifically authorized in designated areas.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1800 Bringing, Possessing, Abandoning, or Releasing Wildlife on Zoo Premises

It is unlawful for any person to bring, possess, abandon, or release on the zoo premises any wildlife including domestic animals.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.1900 Bringing Pets to the Zoo

It is unlawful for any person to bring any dog, cat, or other domesticated animal or pet onto the zoo premises except on a leash and then only into the parking areas with the exception of hearing ear/seeing eye dogs properly identified as such.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.2000 Horses on Zoo Premises

Horses are prohibited on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.2600 [Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

[Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

Minn. R. 9900.2700 [Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

[Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

Minn. R. 9900.2800 Intoxicating Liquors, Controlled Substances, and Beer

It is unlawful to use any intoxicating liquor or beer on the zoo premises without written approval of the director, or to enter the zoo premises under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, or beer.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.2900 [Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

[Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

Minn. R. 9900.3500 Permit Required for Certain Events and Activities

It shall be unlawful for anyone to conduct public meetings, assemblies, entertainment, parades, demonstrations, picketing, or distribution of written material on the zoo premises without a written permit from the director and then only in areas designated in the permit. All such events or activities must be conducted in such a manner as not to violate these rules. In no case shall any such event or activity occur in the admissions area or within 100 feet of any admission booth.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.3600 Public Address Systems, Radios, Broadcasting Devices

Operation of public address systems, radios, and broadcasting devices is prohibited in the admissions area.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.3700 Soliciting

It is unlawful to sell, solicit, or carry on any business or fundraising on the zoo premises without the written permission of the director.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.3800 Impersonating Zoo Employees

No person shall impersonate a zoo employee.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.4400 Sports Equipment

It shall be unlawful for any person to bring any sports equipment, including balls, frisbees, games, sleds, snowshoes, skis, or any other equipment used in sports activities into the admissions area without the permission of the director.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.4500 Wading and Swimming

Wading and swimming are prohibited on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.4600 [Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

[Repealed, 18 SR 1625]

Minn. R. 9900.5200 Smoking

Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.5300 Littering

It is unlawful to deposit, scatter, drop, or abandon on the zoo premises any bottle, can, broken glass, sewage, waste, or other material except in receptacles provided for such purposes or to throw, discharge, or place in or upon any of the zoo premises any substance, liquid, solid, or gas, or to drop, throw, or otherwise leave unattended burning cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, paper, or other combustible material.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.5400 Defacing Property

No person shall attempt to or alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official zoo sign, device, or property or affix thereto any manner of material.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.5500 Possession of Weapons

Possession of any weapon on the zoo premises is prohibited.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.5600 Shooting

It is unlawful for any person to shoot any weapon on the zoo premises or into or above the zoo premises from beyond zoo boundaries.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6200 Compliance with Lawful Orders and Posted Rules

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle on zoo premises in violation of posted rules, orders, or directions of traffic officers or zoo employees authorized to direct traffic.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6300 Roadways

No vehicle shall be operated on or occupy any part of the zoo premises except parking areas and roadways.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6400 Speed Limit

No person shall drive a vehicle on zoo premises at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so restricted as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or wildlife. The maximum speed limit is 15 miles per hour.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.6500 Motorized Recreational Vehicles

No motorized recreational vehicles shall be allowed on the zoo premises except road licensed vehicles.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6600 Right-of-Way

Pedestrians and wildlife have the right-of-way on the zoo premises at all times in all places.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6700 Obstruction of Traffic

It is unlawful to obstruct vehicle traffic.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6800 Parking Within Designated Areas

It is unlawful to park or leave a vehicle standing on zoo premises except within a designated parking area.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.6900 Overnight Parking

Overnight parking of any vehicle is prohibited, and all vehicles present on the zoo premises after closing time are subject to removal at the expense of the owner.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.7000 Aircraft

It is unlawful for any person to land an aircraft on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.7600 Effect of Rules on Zoo Employees, Agents, and Contractors

Nothing in this chapter shall restrict those activities otherwise proscribed where the board has expressly authorized such activities either by employees, agents, or contractors or when authorized by the director.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.7700 Effect of Rules on Statutes and Ordinances

No aspect of or omission in these rules shall operate to deprive the criminal laws of the state of Minnesota or the misdemeanor ordinances of the city of Apple Valley from having full force and effect on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.7800 Violation of Rules

A violation of any rule in this chapter is a petty misdemeanor.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02
• History: 18 SR 1625

Minn. R. 9900.7900 Enforcement of Rules

These rules may be enforced by any peace officer or law enforcement agency or person designated, appointed, or ratified by the director to act in a security capacity on the zoo premises.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02

Minn. R. 9900.8000 Severability of Rules

If any part or subpart of these rules is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other part or subpart of these rules.

History

• Statutory Authority: MS s 85A.02