CSV.2.12.080 Emergency Closures

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the Director of the Biological Services Division of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission or the tribal conservation department may order the closure of the harvest activity of any miscellaneous forest product generally or with respect to a particular location, whenever the continuation of the harvest is likely to cause biological harm to the species involved.

(b) Every reasonable effort shall be made to consult with and obtain approval of the Tribe prior to ordering an emergency closure, but such closure may be ordered without consultation or approval if circumstances require.

(c) An emergency closure shall become effective immediately upon issuance or at such time or date as the closure order may direct. Such closure shall be communicated to the Tribe by the best and swiftest practical method.

(d) No member shall violate the terms, conditions or restriction of an emergency closure order issued pursuant to this section.