JP-elect calls out Park Service after being cited

Marion County Justice of the Peace-elect Tommy Dean Johnson said he is calling out the National Park Service and the Buffalo National River administration for violating his 1st Amendment rights.
Johnson said that on July 28, he was handing out information leaflets to inform campers and floaters of the legal limitations of National Park Service park rangers outside the river boundaries and the contact information needed to file a complaint if they are ‘treated with disrespect or in an unprofessional manner’ by park personnel, and about the incident of the death of Jonathan Bolger, of Branson, Missouri, involving Ranger David Sullivan in 2017. (A federal prosecutor said the shooting was justified and no charges were filed. However, a wrongful death suit was later filed against the park.)
Johnson said three park law enforcement rangers descended on him and informed him he had not obtained permission to hand out ‘printed material’ on federal land in accordance with federal law. Johnson said he informed the rangers that the federal law applied only to printed material that promoted an ‘event or activity,’ which his leaflet did not. He said he was exercising his 1st Amendment rights of free speech.
Johnson said he then informed the rangers he was leaving the area, but the rangers moved to block his exit stating that ‘he was being detained.’ Johnson again informed them of his free speech rights and the federal law did not apply to him.
Johnson then related that one of the rangers apparently contacted a supervisor to be advised. Johnson said he was told he was being cited for ‘Distribution of printed material’ and was informed that he would be contacted by mail of his federal court date.
"This is another example of the abuse of power that this Park Administration has condoned for decades against local folks," said Johnson.

Johnson went on to recall the recent outcry of residents over a proposal to re-designate the Buffalo National River as a national park or reserve. He argued that the National Park Service and the administration of the Buffalo National River should look at improving the relationship with the local residents. "But they haven’t done that, yet, have they?"
The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park.
36 CFR §2.52 – SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATTER
The sale and distribution of printed matter is allowed provided that a special use permit has been issued by the office of the superintendent, and provided the printed matter is not solely commercial advertising. The location authorized for this activity will be designated by the Superintendent and will generally be limited to areas close to, but outside of the visitor center. Application for a special use permit must be made in writing to the superintendent at least 48 hours prior to distribution or sale of materials.
Permits of this type are necessary to control the sale or distribution of printed mater since such activity may conflict with the overall safety and enjoyment of the historic site by the majority of visitors.