AZ: Bill banning OHV enforcement on fed lands signed

[4x4x4doors]

Gov. Jan Brewer has signed off on a mini-sagebrush rebellion by signing a bill barring state and local law enforcement officers from enforcing off-highway vehicle laws on closed federal lands.

http://www.gvnews.com/state/bill-ba...cle_5ddd6dd6-aba8-5968-b070-58121045d482.html

 

[goodtimes]

The U.S. Forest Service says closures are needed because of increasing off-road vehicle travel.

I believe that in certain circumstances, there are legitimate reasons to close roads. This is not one of them.

 

[roverrocks]

I believe that in certain circumstances, there are legitimate reasons to close roads. This is not one of them.

I 100% agree with you.

 

[1leglance]

Well honestly enforcement was always lacking due to money/time/logistics...so in reality this will make little difference on the ground.

Emotionally and politically this might mean something, but I doubt it.

 

[agavelvr]

Well honestly enforcement was always lacking due to money/time/logistics...so in reality this will make little difference on the ground.

As a person who works with this stuff daily, I have to strongly disagree. Almost 40% of OHV Decal revenue is used for OHV law enforcement, in addition to other monies.

I'm not impressed by the political posturing, I am worried about what this will do to access. With no LEO support and declining federal budgets, what do you think the odds are of more areas being closed as a result? This is a pissing contest over "state's rights" and we are the ones who will get soaked with the amber liquid in the long run.