GDG- Re: when it is being done on a more commercial

[Margaret D. Blough]

Dave,  

The best thing to do, if one has any questions on whether a particular tour of the park needs a special use permit or not, is to contact the NPS at Gettysburg.  

Regards,

Margaret

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From: DShultz180 at aol.com 

> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
> 
> 
> <> basis. IIRR, special use permits are for more formal events.>> 
> 
> Margaret, 
> 
> Let's look at this so I may understand better. Perhaps I have misinterpreted 
> the above, please, correct me if I am wrong. 
> 
> If the whole licenses issue comes into play only when money changes hands, 
> i.e., commercially, then those who guide for free as amateurs are fine within 
> park boundaries? For the sake of conversation I know for fact I could do as 
> adequate a job as any LBG. If I were to conduct a private tour set up 
> elsewhere, 
> say my nephews private school in Harrisburg, all would be fine? There are 
> plenty of private citizens, many in this group, who could conduct 
> informative, enlightening and responsible tours. Having a driver's license does 
> not 
> necessarily make one a good driver, it just entitles one to drive while adhering 
> to regulated laws. If I, are anyone else for that matter, can meet the 
> requirements set forth by whomever, and not charge, am I wrong to suggest they 
> can 
> conduct tours? 
> 
> Dave S. 
> 
> P.S. This thread is relevant to this discussion group as was the new VC 
> discussions as was the casino. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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