SUBCHAPTER 13B ‑ PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

SECTION .0100 ‑ GENERAL PROVISIONS

07 NCAC 13B .0101          DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

As used in this Subchapter, the following terms shall mean:

(1)           "Bridle Trail" means any trail maintained by the Division on Division Property for persons riding on horseback;

(2)           "Division Property" or "State Parks" means any state park, recreation areas, natural areas, state lakes, or other property leased or managed by the Division;

(3)           "E-bike" means a two- or three-wheeled cycle with operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.). Devices with electric motors of 750 watts (1 h.p.) or more of power and not included in the Definition set forth in this Item shall be managed as motor vehicles under Chapter 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes. E-bike shall be further classified pursuant to the following definitions:

(a)           "Class 1 e-bike" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour;

(b)           "Class 2 e-bike" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used to propel the bicycle, even when the rider is not pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; and

(c)           "Class 3 e-bike" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.

(4)           "Hiking Trail" means any trail maintained for pedestrians by the Division on Division Property;

(5)           "Mountain Bike Trail" or "Single-Track Trail" means any trail maintained for mountain biking by the Division on Division Property;

(6)           "Multi-Use Trail" means any trail that is designated for more than one type of use;

(7)           "Public nudity" means a person's intentional failure to cover with an opaque covering the person's genitals, pubic area, anal area, or female breasts below a point from the top of the areola while in a public place;

(8)           Swimming Area" means any beach or water area designated by the Division through posted signage as a swimming and bathing area;

(9)           "Unnecessary Stopping" means a vehicle coming to a stop at a point other than any of the following:

(a)           in a parking place;

(b)           in conformity with traffic regulations; or

(c)           because of a defect in the vehicle.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-135.16;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. September 1, 1988; January 1, 1983; April 4, 1979;

Transferred from 15A NCAC 12B .0101 Eff. April 1, 2017;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2022.