Laws & Policies

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Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent. 36 CFR 1.5
 

Firearms and other weapons

Legislation: As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park. Refer to Section 512 of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, Public Law 111-24, 123 Stat. 1764-65.

Park User Responsibility: It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearm laws before entering this park. Please refer to the Michigan State Police website for information on the firearms laws of the state: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

Weapons Prohibited in Federal Facilities: Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Refer to 18 U.S.C. § 930.


Code of Federal Regulations - 36 CFR

Code of Federal Regulations - 36 CFR

Last updated: January 23, 2018

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