Permission to Mow or Bale

The person granted permission to mow, bale, shred or hoe may not receive compensation for performing the operations but is entitled to use or dispose of the hay or other materials produced. The department is not liable for any personal injuries, property damage or death resulting from the performance of these operations.
Before granting permission, the department should provide written notification to the person making the request that certain conditions must be met. Permission is granted provided that:
  • no mowing or other operations will be allowed when the ground is wet
  • operations should be stopped immediately if necessary to avoid damage to shoulders, slopes etc.
  • the department will determine when mowing can commence in order to preserve wildflowers
  • the department will be harmless in the event of an accident due to this operation
  • the department is not liable for the quality of the hay or for injury or death of any animals caused by debris in the hay
  • all operations will cease should the department determine that the operations are creating an undue traffic hazard
  • the department will be reimbursed for repair of any damages caused by this operation.