[pct-l] Dogs in National Parks

[nosirreeb]

>Ron chiefcowboy at verizon.net wrote:

>I was told by a usfs law enforcement captain (a friend of mine) that the max fine is $100.  Sounds like a scare tactic to me.  This was 2 years ago though.

Violations of park rules are generally punishable by fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months ... even if the fine actually levied is substantially less, the ranger escorts you and your dog to the nearest park exit ... where you're on your own.