Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations contains regulations pertaining to all National Park Service areas. The Superintendent’s Compendium contains regulations specific to Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
Marijuana and Other Controlled Substances
Possession or use inside a National Park Service area is prohibited. Despite varying state laws, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Federal law is enforced in all National Park Service lands and facilities.
Firearms in National Parks
Law governing the possession of firearms in National Park Service areas changed on February 22, 2010. Visitors may possess firearms within a National Park Service area, provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws. Gun owners are responsible for knowing all federal, state, and local laws relevant to the park they are visiting. Federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities. These facilities are marked with signs at public entrances.
Filming, Still Photography, and Audio Recording
- In most cases, permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that involves eight or fewer individuals. In order to avoid permit and fee requirements, the filming, still photography, or audio recording must meet all of the following conditions:
- Occurs in areas open to the public;
- Uses hand-carried equipment only;
- Does not require exclusive use of a site;
- Does not adversely impact park resources, values, or other visitors; and
- Is not likely to result in additional administrative costs for the NPS.
- Permits and fees are never required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that is associated with an activity or event that has been authorized under a written instrument (e.g., permit or agreement), such as a wedding, sporting event, demonstration or other activity.
- All filming, still photography, and audio recording is treated the same under the new law. It does not matter whether it is commercial, non-commercial, for content creation, by a student, or conducted by media or for news gathering.
- When a filming, still photography, or audio recording permit is required, the National Park Service will charge location fees and fees to recover its costs to administer the permit, including application fees.
- Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording remain subject to all other laws and regulations applicable to visitors to park areas, including those requiring permits for certain activities (e.g., special events or demonstrations) and those prohibiting disturbance or other negative impacts to natural or cultural resources.
- Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording are subject to entrance and/or recreation fees that may apply in park areas even when a permit is not required.
