(a) The provisions of this Part apply to lands managed by the commission which are located in the County of Albany and within the City of Albany, Town of Guilderland, Town of Colonie, and the incorporated Village of Colonie and which have either been:

(b) Prohibitions contained in this Part do not apply to Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission or New York State Department of Environmental Conservation employees and their designees who are engaged in administrative activities that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Plan (see section 648.10 of this Part).

(c) Nothing contained in this Part shall be construed as limiting or interfering with the ability of a public or private utility (company, service provider, service) to exercise a legal right to access or maintain a facility.