The following activities shall be prohibited on the corridor
or pathway of the Bradford Rail Trail, without written permission
from the Chief of Police:
A. Operation or use of any motorized vehicles, equipment or similar
devices, including but not limited to dirt bikes, scooters, mopeds,
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles and motorized model aircraft.
Specifically excluded are any public safety/emergency vehicles, vehicles
belonging to public utility companies and personal mobility devices
required due to a disability, such as wheelchairs and scooters.
B. Hunting of any type whatsoever on the premises or the carrying of
or use of firearms, bows and arrows, slingshots, trapping gear or
other similar devices.
C. Removal of, destruction of or damage to, defacing, tampering with,
harassing, trapping, agitating or vandalizing any wildlife, any wildlife
nests, burrows, nesting boxes, or other wildlife habitats.
D. Removal of, destruction of or damage to, defacing, tampering with,
or vandalizing any signs, signposts, gates, buildings or other structures
or personal property.
E. Removal of, destruction of or damage to, defacing, tampering with,
or vandalizing any plants, trees, flowers, shrubs or other vegetation
or natural features.
F. Littering or discarding of trash or other debris.
H. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages.
I. Presence in the area 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
L. Smoking of tobacco products or similar devices.
M. Swimming, wading, bathing, boating or entering into or upon the waters
or the ice of the Merrimack River from the Trail at any time.
Violations of the above prohibitions shall be punishable by
a fine of $50 to $100 for a first offense; $100 to $200 for a second
offense; and $300 for a third and subsequent offenses. Restitution
for damages may also be assessed as a penalty in lieu of or in addition
to the fines.