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S U M M A R Y O F
AT V & S N O W M O B I L E
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MAINE 2017-18
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE
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AT V & S N O W M O B I L EK N O W YO U R T R A I L M A R K E R S
Maine has an amazing network of trails making it possible
for ATV and snowmobile riders to explore thousands of
miles across the state. Access to these trails is made possible
thanks in part to many generous private landowners.
To ensure access to these trails remains open
for recreational use, please respect landowners and
stay on the marked trails!
Indicates trail is OPEN to ATV use.
These markers may also include additional
information about the trail.
Indicates trail is CLOSED to ATV use.
Indicates trail is OPEN to snowmobile use.
These markers may also include additional
information about the trail.
Indicates that trail is CLOSED to snowmobile use.
Indicates trail is CLOSED to motorcycles.
Note: Interconnected Trail System (ITS) trails are not always open to ATV use.
ITS trails that are open to ATV use will be posted with ATV trail markers.S U M M A R Y O F AT V & S N O W M O B I L E L AW S
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
ATV & SNOWMOBILE SAFETY.............................. 2
Recreational Safety Division.......................................................... 2
Ice Thickness.................................................................................... 3
ATVs in Maine
What We Do When No One is Watching....................................... 4 Page 7
Operating Under the Influence...................................................... 4
LAWS & RULES: LIABILITY................................... 5
LAWS & RULES: ACCIDENT INFORMATION......... 7
Accidents Involving Personal Injury or Death............................... 7
Accident Reports............................................................................. 7
ATVS IN MAINE.. .................................................... 7
ATV Registration Fees & Age Requirements................................. 7
Definitions....................................................................................... 7
LAWS & RULES: ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLE (ATV)...................................................... 8
LAWS & RULES: SUMMARY
OF PENALTIES FOR ATV..................................... 14
Snowmobiling
SNOWMOBILING IN MAINE................................ 15 in Maine
Snowmobile Trail Fund Donation Sticker Program.................... 15
Tri-State Snowmobile Weekend................................................... 15
Page 15
Snowmobile Registration Fees & Age Requirements.................. 15
LAWS & RULES: SNOWMOBILE.......................... 16
LAWS & RULES: SUMMARY OF PENALTIES
FOR SNOWMOBILE.............................................24
Canadian Border Crossing............................................................ 24
MDIFW CONTACTS..............................................25
Please Note
Information contained within this publication is subject to change
after printing. For the most up to date information please visit our ATV & Snowmobile
website at mefishwildlife.com.
The language contained within this book is a summary.
Trail Maps
For full language please refer to title 12 and MDIFW rules, which For up-to-date ATV trail maps, visit
can be located here:
www.parksandlands.com.
Title 12
mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12.pdf For up-to-date Snowmobile trail maps,
MDIFW Rules visit www.mesnow.com/Map.html.
maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/09/chaps09.htm2 ATV & SNOWMOBILE SAFETY
ATV & Snowmobile Safety
Taking a ride on an ATV, UTV or snowmobile is a great way to be active When it comes to snowmobiling, the
and enjoy the beautiful Maine outdoors. Following safety precautions, safest rule is to never cross lakes or rivers,
since doing so puts you at risk of plunging
rules and common sense are necessary ways to ensure your ride on one through the ice. If you decide to snow-
of these machines is as safe as it is fun. mobile on ice, make sure the ice is safely
frozen and only trust your own judgment.
ATVs and UTVs are intended for off-road Remember that riders under 16 years of Drowning is a leading cause of snowmobile
use and may be difficult to control on pave- age should be supervised by an adult. In fatalities so buying a buoyant snowmobile
ment and other surfaces. Different ATV addition, follow the ATV Model Size/Mini- suit could be a life-saving decision. If you
models handle differently so it’s important mum Age information listed below. Do not do go through the ice, your helmet and
to familiarize yourself with each machine ride an ATV that is not recommended for snowmobile suit, even if it’s non-buoyant,
you ride by reading the owner’s manual your age group. may keep you afloat for several minutes.
and following the safety, maintenance and Try sliding back onto the ice, using
operational guidelines. anything sharp to dig in for pull. Kicking
Because ATVs can cause serious injuries if ATV MODEL SIZE MINIMUM AGE your feet like a seal can help propel you
used improperly, riders should also know onto the ice.
their own abilities and limitations and Under 70cc 6 years and older If the ice keeps breaking, continue moving
never overdrive their machine just to keep toward the shore or the direction from
up with others or impress someone. which you came. Don’t remove your gloves
70 – 90cc 12 years and older
If you have a youngster who is about to ride or mitts. Once on the ice, you should roll
an ATV, there are special considerations away from the hole, making sure not to
that you should keep in mind. Although a Over 90cc 16 years and older stand up until you are well away from it.
child may be the recommended age to ride
a particular size ATV, not all youngsters
have the strength, skills, or judgment need- Be Cautious…ATVs are not toys. Serious RECREATIONAL SAFETY DIVISION
ed to operate an ATV. You should supervise injury can result from improper use of
your youngster’s operation of the ATV at ATVs, but with preparation and practice, Do you need to take a safety
all times, and should permit continued use you can safely develop and expand your course to operate an ATV?
only if you determine that your youngster riding skills. Riding ATVs can be an
has the ability and judgment to operate the Maine law requires a person 10 years
enjoyable form of outdoor recreation when
ATV safely. You should also read Parents, of age or older but under 16 years of
done properly.
Youngsters and ATVs, available from ASI. age to successfully complete a training
In addition to the information provided program, with that person’s parent or
For more information about ATV Safety, in this booklet, it is important to carefully guardian prior to operating on land
call the Consumer Product Safety Commis- read and follow the instructions and other than that owned or leased by
sion at 1-800-638-2772 or the ATV Distrib- warnings contained in the ATV owner’s their parent or guardian or on which
utors’ Safety Hotline at 1-800-852-5344. manual and labels. ATVs handle differently they live. These courses are made
from other vehicles, such as motorcycles available in your area by volunteer
and cars. Proper instruction and practice instructors certified by the Maine
are important. Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife. Pre-registration is requested
DON’T FORGET Having a pre-ride safety checklist is a good
idea for all riders and includes checking the and/or required. Courses will include
6 hours of instruction. Sponsors
TO SUPPORT mechanical condition of the machine and
making sure you have spare parts, survival include school districts, sports clubs,
civic groups, and others. Courses will
YOUR LOCAL items and personal items needed for safety
and comfort. be scheduled based on instructor
availability.
SNOWMOBILE Riders should also leave a trip plan with
8 Federal Street
someone else that lists their destination,
AND ATV CLUBS! travel times, contact information and
anything else that could aid in finding a
Augusta, Maine 04330
(207) 287-5220
rider who gets lost or injured. Mailing Address:
41 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0041
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ICE THICKNESS
In the wintertime, outdoor enthusiasts ICE THICKNESS PERMISSIBLE LOAD ON CLEAR, BLUE LAKE ICE
frequently need to know how thick the ice in inches reduce strength values for other types of ice
is and whether it is safe to walk across it.
The American Pulpwood Association has 2" One person on foot
published a handy reference chart that
gives a good rule-of-thumb for pond and
3" Group of people (walking single file)
lake ice thickness.
This table is for clear, blue ice on lakes. 7½" Passenger Car (2 ton gross)
Reduce the strength values by 15% for clear
blue river ice. Slush ice is only one-half the
8" Light Truck (2½ ton gross)
strength of blue ice. This table does not
apply for parked loads.
10" Medium Truck (3½ ton gross)
Snowmobile operators should also always
know the area they ride in, ride at safe 12" Heavy Truck (7–8 ton gross)
speeds, signal their riding intentions,
watch for other snowmobilers and never
operate under the influence of drugs or 15" Heavy Truck (10 ton gross)
alcohol.
20" 25 tons
Always remember: ATVs, UTVs and
snowmobiles are not toys, so taking
these precautions can mean the difference 25" 45 tons
between an enjoyable time and a
dangerous one. 30" 70 tons
36" 110 tons
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WHAT WE DO WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife encourages all land users to
voluntarily seek permission whenever possible. In turn, the Outdoor Partners landowner
relations program would ask all landowners to consider using the courtesy card system.
Land user’s respect for the property rights of the landowner will lead to positive and
cooperative relations—and a positive, productive experience. It’s not only a courtesy —
it’s the right thing to do.
For more information call the Landowner Relations Coordinator, Rick LaFlamme, at
(207) 287-5240 or visit mefishwildlife.com. ■
OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Prohibition. Prohibitions against operat- If that person was adjudicated within Administering chemical tests; test
ing under the influence are as follows: the previous 6-year period for failure results; evidence; reporting; immu-
A person may not operate or attempt to to comply with the duty to submit to nity blood or breath test. If the law
operate a recreational vehicle: and complete a blood-alcohol test under enforcement officer has probable cause
• While under the influence of intoxicat- section 10702, subsection 1, the fine may to believe a person hunted wild animals
ing liquor or drugs or a combination of not be less than $500. A conviction under or wild birds or operated or attempted to
liquor and drugs; this paragraph must include a period of operate a watercraft, snowmobile, or ATV
• If 21 years of age or older, while having incarceration of not less than 48 hours, while under the influence of intoxicating
0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in none of which may be suspended, when liquor, then the officer shall inform the
that person’s blood; or the person: person that a breath test will be admin-
• If less than 21 years of age, while having• Was tested as having a blood-alcohol istered, unless, in the determination of
any amount of alcohol in the blood. level of 0.15% or more; the officer, it is unreasonable for a breath
Penalties. A person who violates this • Failed or refused to stop upon request test to be administered, in which case a
or signal of an officer in uniform, blood test must be administered. When
section commits a Class D crime. In
pursuant to section 6953 or 10651, a blood test is required, the test may
determining an appropriate sentence, re-
during the operation that resulted in be administered by a physician of the
fusal to submit to a chemical test must in prosecution for operating under the
every case be an aggravating factor. In the accused’s choice, at the request of the
influence or with a blood-alcohol level accused and if reasonably available. The
following cases the following minimum of 0.08% or more; or
penalties apply. law enforcement officer may determine
• Failed to submit to a chemical test to which type of breath test, as described
A. In the case of a person having no determine that person’s blood-alcohol in subsection 5 will be administered. For
previous convictions of a violation of level or drug concentration, requested
more detailed information see Title 12,
by a law enforcement officer on the
subsection 1-A within the previous 6-year chapter 911, subsection 10703.
occasion that resulted in the conviction.
period, the fine may not be less than $400.
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LAWS & R U LE S
Liability 2. Limited Duty. An owner, lessee, manag-
er, holder of an easement or occupant of
premises does not have a duty of care to
C. For an injury caused, by acts of per-
sons to whom permission to pursue
any recreational or harvesting activi-
Title 12 MRSA, §10001 keep the premises safe for entry or use ties was granted, to other persons to
by others for recreational or harvest- whom the person granting permis-
Definitions ing activities or to give warning of any sion, or the owner, lessee, manager,
“Guide” means a person who receives any hazardous condition, use, structure or holder of an easement or occupant of
form of remuneration for that person’s activity on these premises to persons the premises, owed a duty to keep the
services in accompanying or assisting a entering for those purposes. This sub- premises safe or to warn of danger.
person in the fields or forests or on waters section applies regardless of whether 5. No duty created. Nothing in this section
the owner, lessee, manager, holder of an creates a duty of care or ground of liabili-
or ice within the jurisdiction of the State
easement or occupant has given permis- ty for injury to a person or property.
while hunting, fishing, trapping, boating,
sion to another to pursue recreational or
snowmobiling, using an all-terrain vehicle harvesting activities on the premises. 6. Costs and fees. The court shall award
or camping at a primitive camping area. any direct legal costs, including reason-
3. Permissive Use. An owner, lessee man- able attorney’s fees, to an owner, lessee,
Title 14 MRSA, §159-A ager, holder of an easement or occupant manager, holder of an easement or oc-
who gives permission to another to pur- cupant who is found not to be liable for
Limited liability for recreational sue recreational or harvesting activities injury to a person or property pursuant
of harvesting activities on the premises shall not thereby: to this section.
1. Definitions. A. Extend any assurance that the premis-
A. “Premises” shall mean improved and es are safe for those purposes; Title 14 MRSA, §7551-B
unimproved lands, private ways, B. Make the person to whom permission Trespass damages
roads, any buildings or structures on is granted an invitee or licensee to
Any person who intentionally enters the
those lands and waters standing on, whom a duty of care is owed; or
land of another without permission and
flowing through or adjacent to those C. Assume responsibility or incur liabili-
lands. “Premises” includes railroad causes damage to property is liable to the
ty for any injury to person or property owner in a civil action if the person: dam-
property, railroad rights-of-way and caused by any act of persons to whom
utility corridors to which public access ages or throws down any fence, bar or gate;
the permission is granted even if that
is permitted. injury occurs on property of another leaves a gate open; breaks glass; damages
B. “Recreational or harvesting activities” person. any road, drainage ditch, culvert, bridge,
means recreational activities conduct- sign or paint marking; or does other dam-
4. Limitations on section. This section
ed out-of-doors, including, but not age to any structure on property not that
shall not limit the liability which would
limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, otherwise exist: person’s own or throws, drops, deposits,
camping, environmental education discards, dumps or otherwise disposes of
A. For a willful or malicious failure to
and research, hiking, rock climbing, litter, as defined in Title 17, section 2263,
guard or to warn against a dangerous
ice climbing, bouldering, rappelling, subsection 2, in any manner or amount, on
condition, use, structure or activity;
recreational caving, sight-seeing, property that is not that person’s own.
operating snow-traveling and all-ter- B. For an injury suffered in any case
where permission to pursue any rec- If the damage is intentional the person
rain vehicles, skiing, hang-gliding,
noncommercial aviation activities, reational or harvesting activities was doing the damage is liable to the owner for
dog sledding, equine activities, boat- granted for a consideration other than 2 times the actual damage plus additional
ing, sailing, canoeing, rafting, biking, the consideration, if any, paid to the costs which includes the attorney fees of
picnicking, swimming or activities following: the landowner, costs and the value of the
involving the harvesting or gathering (1) The landowner or the landowner’s owner’s time spent on involvement in an
of forest, field or marine products. agent by the State; or enforcement proceeding; if the damage
It includes entry of, volunteer main- (2) The landowner or the landowner’s is not caused intentionally, the person is
tenance and improvement of, use of agent for use of the premises on liable to the owner for the actual damages
and passage over premises in order to which the injury was suffered, as plus the costs described above.
pursue these activities. “Recreational long as the premises are not used
or harvesting activities” does not For damage to property under this section
primarily for commercial recre- the owner’s damages may be measured
include commercial agricultural or ational purposes and as long as
timber harvesting. either by the replacement value of the dam-
the user has not been granted the aged property or by the cost of repairing
C. “Occupant” includes, but is not exclusive right to make use of the
limited to, an individual, corporation, the damaged property. For damages for
premises for recreational activi-
partnership, association or other legal ties; or disposing of litter, the owner’s damages
entity that constructs or maintains include the direct costs associated with
trails or other improvements for properly disposing of the litter, including
public recreational use. obtaining permits, and the costs associated
with any site remediation work undertaken
as a result of the litter.
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Title 14 MRSA, §7552 Title 17-A MRSA, §402 • In addition, landowners may also, either
verbally or in writing, personally commu-
Injury to land, forest products Criminal trespass nicate to others that access is prohibited.
or agricultural products Property is posted if it is marked with signs Remember, it is unlawful to remove,
Without permission of the owner, a person or paint in one of the following ways and in mutilate, deface or destroy a sign or paint
may not cut down, damage, destroy or a manner that is reasonably likely to come mark that is placed in order to prohibit or
carry away any forest product, ornamental to the attention of an intruder: restrict access; and it is unlawful to post
or fruit tree, agricultural products, stones, • Signs must indicate that access is pro- the land of another without permission
gravel, ore, goods or property of any kind hibited, that access is prohibited without of the landowner.
from land not that persons own. permission of the landowner or landown-
er’s agent, or that access for a particular The owner of a recreational vehicle,
the person who gives or furnishes that
Title 17 MRSA, §2510 activity is prohibited.
recreational vehicle to a person under 18
• One vertical “OSHA Safety Purple” stripe
Unlawful cutting of trees at least one inch in width and at least 8 years of age and the parent or guardian
It is unlawful for any person to intentional- inches in length means “Access by Per- responsible for the care of that minor are
ly, knowingly, recklessly or negligently cut mission Only” when it is placed on trees, jointly and severally liable with the minor
down or fell any tree without the consent posts or stones between three and five for any damages caused in the operation
of the owner of the property on which the feet off the ground. of the recreational vehicle by that minor.
tree stands. Department of Transportation, These signs or paint stripes must mark These portions of the revised statutes
Public Utilities and municipal employees the property at distances no more than are summarized. For full text refer to
are exempt when working official capacity. 100 feet apart at locations that are the Maine Revised Statutes. ■
readily visible to any person approaching
the property, and at all vehicular access
entries from a public road.
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LAWS & R U LE S
Accident Information
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONAL involved in an accident shall provide ACCIDENT REPORTS
to an injured person or the operator or
INJURY OR DEATH an occupant of any other recreational
1. Report requirements. A person shall
1. Law enforcement officer notification. give notice of a recreational vehicle
vehicle involved in the accident:
The operator of a recreational vehicle accident within 72 hours to the commis-
A. The operator’s name and address; and sioner on forms provided by the commis-
involved in an accident that results in
personal injury or death of a person shall B. The registration number of the opera- sioner if the person is:
immediately report the accident, by the tor’s recreational vehicle. A. The operator of a recreational vehicle
quickest means of communication, to 3. Render assistance. The operator of a involved in an accident that does
the available law enforcement officer recreational vehicle involved in an acci- not result in injuries requiring the
nearest to the place where the accident dent shall render reasonable assistance services of a physician or in the death
occurred. to an injured person. of a person but involves property
The owner of a recreational vehicle who damage estimated to cost $1,000 or
4. Penalties. A person who violates this
knows that the recreational vehicle was more;
section commits a Class E crime.
involved in an accident as described in B. A person acting for the operator of
5. Aggravated punishment category. Not-
this subsection shall report the accident a recreational vehicle described in
withstanding subsection 4, a person who
as provided in this subsection if the paragraph A; or
intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
operator of the recreational vehicle is C. The owner of a recreational vehicle
fails to comply with this section when
unknown. described in paragraph A having
the accident resulted in serious bodily
2. Provide information to injured party. injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section knowledge of the accident, if the
The operator or a person acting on behalf 2, subsection 23, or death, commits a operator of the recreational vehicle
of the operator of a recreational vehicle Class C crime. is unknown. ■
ATVS IN MAINE
ATVs in Maine DEFINITIONS
RESIDENT means a citizen of the
United States or an alien who has
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV) REGISTRATION FEES & AGE REQUIREMENTS been domiciled in the state for one
year who:
RESIDENTS NONRESIDENTS • If registered to vote, is registered
in this state.
$33* Season: $68* • If licensed to drive a motor vehi-
Prior to registration, sales or use taxes are due. 7-Day: $53* cle, has made application for or
possesses a motor vehicle opera-
AGE REQUIREMENTS** tor’s license issued by the state.
• If owning a motor vehicle located
A person under 10 years of age may not operate an ATV. within the state, has registered
each such vehicle in the state.
A person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may not operate an ATV • Is in compliance with the state
unless that person has successfully completed a training course approved by the income tax laws.
department and is accompanied by an adult. • Is a full-time student at a Maine
college or university who satisfies
A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless above requirements.
the crossing is in accordance with section 13157-A, subsection 6, paragraph A (page
11) and the person satisfies the requirements of 13154-A, subsection 3 (page 9). NONRESIDENT means a citizen
of the United States who does not
The season registration for an ATV is valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year. fall within the definition of alien or
*Plus agent fee. resident.
**This does not apply to the operation of an ATV on a) Land on which the operator is domi- ALIEN means a person who is not
ciled; b) Land owned or leased by the operator’s parent or guardian; or c) A safety training a citizen of the United States.
site approved by the department.
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LAWS & R U LE S
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
FREE ATV WEEKEND: AUGUST 10-12, 2018 Dwelling. “Dwelling” means any building Public Way. “Public Way” means any road
During Free ATV weekend a nonresident used as a permanent residence or place of capable of carrying motor vehicles, includ-
may operate in Maine on an ATV that is domicile. ing, but not limited to, any state highway,
not registered in Maine if the nonresident’s Freshwater marshes and bogs. “Fresh- municipal road, county road, unincorporat-
ATV has a valid registration from another water marshes and bogs” means naturally ed territory road, or other road dedicated
state or a Canadian province. occurring open areas with saturated soils to the public.
or peat, often associated with standing §13002 – Collection by
Title 12, Chapter 933 water and dominated by low herbaceous
vegetation, grasses, weeds and shrubs
Commissioner
§13001 – Definitions The commissioner or agents of the commis-
As used in this subpart, unless the context and including wetlands, as shown on the
Freshwater Wetlands Map Series, Division sioner shall act on behalf of the State Tax
otherwise indicates, the following terms Assessor to collect the use tax due under
have the following meanings. of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal
Resources, Maine Geological Survey, or Title 36, chapters 211 to 225 in respect to
Accompanied by adult. “Accompanied by zoned as a Wetland Protection Subdistrict, any ATV for which an original registration
an adult” means, with respect to operation P-WL, by the Maine Land Use Planning is required under this Title at the time and
of an ATV, within visual and voice contact Commission. place of registration of that ATV.
and under the effective control of a child’s All taxes collected pursuant to this section
parent or guardian or another person 21 Operate. “To operate,” in all its moods and
tenses, when it refers to an ATV, means must be transmitted forthwith to the
years of age or older. Treasurer of State and credited to the
to use an ATV in any manner within the
All-terrain vehicle or ATV. “All-terrain jurisdiction of the State, whether or not General Fund as undedicated revenue.
vehicle” or “ATV” means a motor- driven, the vehicle is moving. The Legislature shall appropriate to the
off-road, recreational vehicle capable of department in each fiscal year an amount
cross-country travel on land, snow, ice, Operator. “Operator” means the person equal to the administrative costs incurred
marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. who is in control or in charge of an ATV by the department in collecting revenue
“All-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” includes, but while it is in use. under this section. Those administrative
is not limited to, a multitrack, multiwheel Owner. “Owner” means: For the purposes costs must be verified by the Department
or low-pressure tire vehicle; a motorcycle of registration of an ATV, a person holding of Administrative and Financial Services.
or related 2-wheel, 3-wheel or belt-driven title to an ATV. For purposes of this section, “original
vehicle; an amphibious machine; or other registration” means any registration other
Private Way. “Private Way” means a
means of transportation deriving motive than a renewal of registration by the same
private road, driveway, or public easement.
power from a source other than muscle or owner.
“Public easement” means an easement held
wind. For purposes of this subpart, “all-ter-
by a municipality for purposes of public
rain vehicle” or “ATV” does not include
access to land or water not otherwise §13003 – Payment of sales or use
an automobile as defined in Title 29-A, tax prerequisite to registration
connected to a public way, and includes all
section 101, subsection 7; an electric per- 2. Registration of ATV. Prior to registering
rights enjoyed by the public with respect to
sonal assistive mobility device as defined in an ATV, an agent of the commissioner
private ways dedicated to the public.
Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 22-A; a shall collect sales or use tax due. Sales or
truck as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, Protective headgear. “Protective head-
use tax is due unless:
subsection 88; a snowmobile; an airmobile; gear” means a helmet that conforms with
a construction or logging vehicle used in minimum standards of construction and
performance of its common functions; a performance as prescribed by the American
farm vehicle used for farming purposes; or National Standards Institute specification
a vehicle used exclusively for emergency, Z90.1 or by the Federal Motor Vehicle
military, law enforcement or fire control Safety Standard No. 218.
purposes.
Alpine tundra. “Alpine tundra” means high
elevation, treeless areas beyond the timber-
line that are dominated by low herbaceous
or shrubby vegetation and, specifically,
areas that are designated as alpine tundra
by the Department of Agriculture, Con-
servation and Forestry by rule pursuant to
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2.
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A. The person registering the ATV is not vehicle, other than a snowmobile and
a resident of this State; appurtenant equipment, on snowmobile
B. The registration is a renewal registra- trails that are financed in whole or in part
tion by the same owner; with funds from the Snowmobile Trail
C. The applicant possesses a dealer’s Fund, unless that use has been authorized
certificate showing that the sales tax by the landowner or the landowner’s agent,
was collected by the dealer. The State or unless the use is necessitated by an
Tax Assessor shall prescribe the form emergency involving safety or persons or
of a dealer’s certificate. property.
D. The ATV is otherwise exempt from Exception: An ATV with tracks, registered
sales or use tax under Title 36, section as a snowmobile, may be operated on
1760. snowmobile trails.
§13004 – Collection by State Title 12, Chapter 939
Tax Assessor
§13152 – License and training
This section and sections 13002, 13003
1. License. An operator’s license is not
and 13005 must be construed as cumula-
required for the operation of an ATV,
tive of other methods prescribed in Title except as required by Title 29-A. 2. Permitting child under 10 years of age
36 for the collection of the sales or use to operate ATV. Except as provided in
tax. These sections do not preclude the 2. Training. A person 10 years of age subsection 6, a person may not permit a
or older but under 16 years of age child under 10 years of age to operate an
State Tax Assessor’s collecting the tax
must successfully complete a training ATV.
due in respect to any watercraft, ATV or program, with that person’s parent or
snowmobile in accordance with such other guardian approved by the department 3. Unlawfully operating ATV by person
methods as are prescribed in Title 36 for prior to operating an ATV except on: ages 10 to under 16. Except as provided
the collection of the sales or use tax. in subsection 6, a person 10 years of age
A. Land on which that person is domi- or older but under 16 years of age may
§13005 – Certificates to be for- ciled; not operate an ATV unless that person
warded to State Tax Assessor B. Land owned or leased by that person’s has successfully completed a training
parent or guardian; or course approved by the department
An agent of the commissioner shall pursuant to section 13152 and is ac-
promptly forward all certificates submitted C. A safety training site approved by the
department. companied by an adult. Proof of having
in accordance with section 13003 to the completed a training course must be
commissioner. The commissioner shall A person under 16 years of age must attend presented for inspection upon request of
transmit all such certificates to the State the training program with that person’s a law enforcement officer.
Tax Assessor. parent or guardian. The training program
4. Person under 16 years of age crossing
must include instruction on the safe opera- public way. A person under 16 years of
§13006 – Impoundment of ATVs tion of ATV’s the laws pertaining to ATVs, age may not cross a public way main-
When a law enforcement officer issues a the effect of ATV’s on the environment tained for travel unless the crossing is
summons for a violation under chapter and ways to minimize that effect, courtesy in accordance with section 13157-A,
939, the officer may impound the ATV to landowners and other recreationists subsection 6, paragraph A and the
operated by the person who receives and landowners and other materials as person satisfies the requirements of
the summons if, in the judgment of the determined by the department. subsection 3.
officer, based on actual previous offenses 5. Permitting an unaccompanied person
by the operator or other considerations, §13153 – Rule violations; ATVs under 16 years of age to operate an
the operator will continue to operate the The following penalties apply to violations ATV. Except as provided in subsection 6,
ATV in violation of chapter 939 and that of rules regulating ATVs. a person may not permit an unaccompa-
operation may be a hazard to the safety of 1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650, nied person 10 years of age or older but
persons or property. a person who violates a rule regulating under 16 years of age to operate an ATV.
The operator or owner of an ATV impound- ATVs commits a civil violation for which 6. Exceptions for certain property. This
a fine of not less than $100 nor more section does not apply to the operation
ed under this section may reclaim the
than $500 may be adjudged. of an ATV on:
ATV at any time subsequent to 24 hours
after the issuance of the summons upon 2. Criminal. A person who violates a rule A. The land on which the operator
payment of the costs of impoundment regulating ATVs after having been adju- is domiciled;
dicated as having committed 3 or more
to the enforcement agency impounding B. Land owned or leased by the
civil violations under this Part within
the ATV. the previous 5-year period commits a operator’s parent or guardian; or
Class E crime. C. A safety training site approved by
§13107 – Unlawfully operating the department.
vehicle on snowmobile trail §13154-A – Age restrictions
A person may not operate any 4-wheel 1. Minimum age. Except as provided in
drive vehicle, dune buggy, all-terrain subsection 5, a person under 10 years of
vehicle, motorcycle, or any other motor age may not operate an ATV.
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§13155 – Registration tion event and shall include a C. When there is a change of ownership
1-A. Operating unregistered ATV. Except description and the location of of an all-terrain vehicle for which
as provided in paragraph A, a person the event. a registration has previously been
may not operate an ATV that is not 2. Reciprocity. Reciprocity was repealed in issued, the new owner shall apply for
registered in accordance with subsec- 2004 so there are no longer reciprocal a new registration and shall pay the
tion 3. privileges for ATV registrations. A Maine applicable fee under subsection 5.
A. The following exceptions apply. ATV registration is required for nonres- 8-A. Registration inspection. An owner
idents to operate an ATV in the State of or operator of an ATV shall present
(1) Registration is not required for Maine. a registration certificate or an online
an ATV operated on land on registration receipt for inspection
which the owner lives or on land 3. Application and issuance. The commis-
sioner, or an agent designated by the by any law enforcement officer on
on which the owner is domi- demand.
ciled, as long as the ATV is not commissioner, may register and assign
operated elsewhere within the a registration number to an ATV upon 8-B. Notification of destroyed, aban-
jurisdiction of the State. application and payment of an annual doned, stolen, or permanently
fee by the owner. The commissioner removed ATV. The registrant shall
(2) Registration is not required for shall charge a fee of $1 in addition to the notify the commissioner if an ATV
an ATV operated by a commer- annual fee for each registration issued is destroyed, abandoned, stolen, or
cial ski area for the purpose of by an employee of the department. permanently removed from the State.
packing snow or for rescue op- The registration number in the form
erations on the commercial ski 9. Display of registration numbers.
of stickers issued by the commissioner Each new ATV sold in the State must
area, unless the ATV is required must be clearly displayed on the front
to cross a public way during that have a space 6 inches in width by 3½
and rear of the vehicle. A registration is inches in height provided on the front
operation. valid for one year commencing July 1st and rear of the machine, as high above
(3) An ATV owned and operated of each year, except that any registration the tires as possible, for the vertical
in the State by the Federal issued prior to July 1st but after May 1st display of the registration numbers. A
Government, the State or a is valid from the date of issuance until person may not operate an ATV that
political subdivision of the State June 30th of the following year is required to be registered under this
is exempt from registration fees 4. Form of registration. An ATV regis- section unless registration numbers
but must be registered and is tration must be in such form as the in the form of stickers are displayed in
required to display registration commissioner may determine. these spaces or as otherwise required
numbers. by the department. A person may op-
5. Fees. See page 7
(4) An ATV registration for the erate an ATV registered online without
farm use specified in Title 6. Duplicate registration certificate. displaying a registration number until
29-A, section 501, subsection The holder of a registration certificate that person receives the registration
8, paragraph E is not required issued under this section may obtain a certificate from the department or
for a vehicle registered with the duplicate registration from the commis- for 30 days after registering the ATV
Secretary of State under Title sioner upon application and payment online, whichever occurs first.
29-A, section 501, subsection 8. of a duplicate fee of $1. If a sticker has
been misplaced, a new sticker and a new 10. Training and education. The de-
(5) An ATV registered in another registration matching the new sticker partment shall provide training and
state or in a Canadian province number must be obtained at a fee of $1 education relating to ATVs.
may be operated without being each. Agent fee also applies to all dupli- 11. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
registered pursuant to this sec- cates. permanently stationed in the State
tion at a special event organized of Maine. The following persons are
to occur in this State if the 7. Transfer of ownership, discontinu-
ance of use. A transfer of ownership or eligible to register any ATV owned by
special event organizer submits them at the resident fee:
a request in writing to the discontinuance of use of an all-terrain
commissioner 60 days prior to vehicle is subject to this subsection. A. Any person serving in the Armed
the special event and provides A. Whoever transfers the ownership or Forces of the United States who is
the commissioner with a map of discontinues the use of a registered permanently stationed at a military
the trails to be used during the all-terrain vehicle shall, within 10 or naval post, station or base in the
special event and the commis- days, properly sign the registration, State; and
sioner approves the request. indicate the disposition of the all-ter- B. The spouse and children of the
(6) An ATV owned or under the rain vehicle and return the registra- person described in paragraph A,
control of an ATV manufac- tion to the commissioner. provided that the spouse and chil-
turer may be operated with- B. An all-terrain vehicle owner who dren permanently reside with that
out a Maine registration at a transfers ownership or discontinues person.
demonstration event organized its use may, within 10 days from the A member of the armed forces
to occur in this State if such date of transfer or discontinuance, described in paragraph A who
operation is approved by the apply to the commissioner for regis- desires to register an ATV shall
commissioner. An ATV man- tration of another all-terrain vehicle. present certification from the
ufacturer or a representative The fee for the transfer is $4, and the commander of the post, station
of an ATV manufacturer must registration is valid for the remainder
or base, or from the commander’s
submit a request in writing to of the registration year for which the
previous all-terrain vehicle had been designated agent, that the member
the commissioner at least 60
days prior to the demonstra- registered. is permanently stationed at that
post, station or base. Registration
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fees for registrations pursuant to Maine Turnpike Authority, as ited during the hours from sunset to
this subsection must be allocated applicable. sunrise.
as if the person registering the ATV 4. Unlawfully operating ATV on snow- E. An ATV may be operated on streets
was a resident of the municipality mobile trail. A person may not operate and public ways during a period of
in which the post, station or base is any 4-wheel-drive vehicle, dune buggy, emergency when the emergency has
situated. all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle or any been so declared by a police agency
other motor vehicle, other than a snow- having jurisdiction and when travel
§13157-A – Operation of ATVs mobile and appurtenant equipment, on by conventional motor vehicles is not
1-A. Permission required. A person may snowmobile trails that are financed in practicable.
not operate an ATV on the land of whole or in part with funds from the F. An ATV may be operated on streets
another without the permission of the Snowmobile Trail Fund, unless that use and public ways in special events of
landowner or lessee. Permission is pre- has been authorized by the landowner or limited duration conducted according
sumed on designated state approved the landowner’s agent, or unless the use to a prearranged schedule under a
ATV trails or in areas open to ATVs by is necessitated by an emergency involv- permit from the governmental unit
landowner policy. A landowner may ing safety of persons or property. having jurisdiction.
limit the use of a designated state-ap- Exception: ATV’s with tracks, registered G. An ATV may be operated on a public
proved ATV trail on that landowner’s as snowmobile can be operated on a way on the extreme right of the trav-
property through agreements with snowmobile trail. eled way by a law enforcement officer
the State or an ATV club to address
5. Repealed for the sole purpose of traveling
environmental, public safety or man-
5-A. Operating a truck, pickup truck or between the place where the ATV is
agement concerns. Written permission
passenger vehicle on an ATV trail. A usually stored and an area to be pa-
of the landowner or lessee is required
person may not operate a truck, pickup trolled by the law enforcement officer.
on cropland or pastureland or in an
orchard. As used in this subsection, truck, or passenger vehicle on a desig- H. Notwithstanding paragraphs A to
“cropland” means acreage in tillage ro- nated ATV trail that is not on a gravel G, an ATV may be operated on the
tation, land being cropped and land in road system unless authorized by the extreme right of a public way, or as
bush fruits, and “pastureland” means landowner or landowner’s agent, or in an directed by the appropriate govern-
acreage devoted to the production of emergency involving the safety of a per- mental unit within the public way,
forage plants used for animal produc- son or property. For purposes of this law, of a municipality or an unorganized
tion. Nothing in this subsection may “pickup truck” and “truck” have the same or unincorporated township if the
be construed to limit or expand a land meaning as in Title 29-A section 101, appropriate governmental unit has
owners property rights. subsections 55 and 88 and “passenger designated the public way as an
vehicle” means a self-propelled 4-wheel ATV-access route. An ATV must travel
2. Stop and identify requirement.
motor vehicle designed primarily to in the same direction as motor vehicle
Persons operating ATVs upon the
carry passengers on public roads. traffic on a public way designated
land of another shall stop and identify
6. Operating ATV on public way. Except as an ATV access route. A public
themselves upon the request of the
as provided in this subsection, a person way designated by an appropriate
landowner or the landowner’s duly
may not operate an ATV, other than an governmental unit as an ATV-access
authorized representative.
ATV registered with the Secretary of route must be posted conspicuously
3. Operating ATV upon controlled at regular intervals by that govern-
State under Title 29-A, on any portion of
access highway. The following provi- mental unit with highly visible signs
a public way maintained or used for the
sions govern the operation of ATVs on designating the ATV-access route.
operation of conventional motor vehicles
controlled access highways. Before designating a public way as
or on the sidewalks of any public way.
A. A person may not operate an ATV an ATV-access route, the appropriate
A. A properly registered ATV may be governmental unit shall make appro-
upon a controlled access highway
operated on a public way only the priate determinations that ATV travel
or within the right-of-way limits of
distance necessary, but in no case on the extreme right of the public
a controlled access highway, except
to exceed 500 yards, on the extreme way, or as directed by the appropriate
that:
right of the traveled way for the governmental unit within the public
(1) A person on a properly regis- purpose of crossing, as directly as pos-
tered ATV may cross controlled way may be conducted safely and will
sible, a public way, bridge, overpass, not interfere with vehicular traffic on
access highways by use of underpass, sidewalk or culvert as long
bridges over or roads under the public way. For purposes of this
as that operation can be made safely paragraph, “appropriate governmen-
those highways or by use of and does not interfere with traffic
roads crossing controlled access tal unit” means the Department of
approaching from either direction on Transportation, county commission-
highways at grade; the public way. ers or municipal officers within their
(2) The Commissioner of Transpor- B. Repealed. respective jurisdictions. The jurisdic-
tation may issue special permits tion of each appropriate governmen-
C. An ATV may be operated on any por-
for designated crossings of tal unit over public ways pursuant to
tion of a public way when the public
controlled access highways. this paragraph is the same as its ju-
way has been closed in accordance
(3) A person on a properly regis- with Title 23, section 2953. risdiction over the passage of vehicles
tered ATV may operate the ATV on public ways pursuant to Title 29-A,
D. An ATV may be operated on a public
within the right-of-way limits of section 2395. Municipal or county law
way that is not maintained or used
a controlled access highway on enforcement officials having juris-
for the operation of conventional
a trail segment approved by the diction have primary enforcement
motor vehicles, except that operation
Commissioner of Transportation authority over any route established
on the left side of the way is prohib-
or the board of directors of the under this paragraph.
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7. Failing to stop ATV before entering (1) The ATV must have mounted on A. This subsection does not apply when
public way. A person shall bring an the front at least one headlight a person is operating an ATV on:
ATV to a complete stop before enter- capable of casting a white beam (1) Public ways in accordance with
ing a public way. for a distance of at least 100 feet subsections 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9;
8. Failing to yield right-of-way while directly ahead of the ATV.
(2) The frozen surface of any body of
operating ATV. A person shall yield (2) The ATV must have mounted on water; or
the right-of-way to all other types of the rear at least one taillight capa-
vehicular traffic while operating an ble of displaying a light that must (3) Land that the operator owns or
ATV on a public way. be visible at a distance of at least is permitted to use.
9. Crossing closed bridge, culvert, 100 feet behind the ATV. 20. Repealed.
overpass or underpass with ATV. A B. The following are exceptions to the 21. Repealed.
person may not cross with an ATV a requirements of paragraph A. 22. Abuse of another person’s property.
bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass (1) Repealed. A person may not while operating an
closed to ATVs by the Commissioner ATV:
of Transportation pursuant to this (2) A person may operate an ATV
without a headlight and taillight A. Tear down or destroy a fence or wall
subsection. The Commissioner of
between sunrise and sunset. on another person’s land;
Transportation may, following a public
hearing, prohibit the crossing by an 17. Required use of ATV lights. Except as B. Leave open a gate or bars on anoth-
ATV of an individual bridge, culvert, provided in section 13159, the follow- er person’s land;
overpass or underpass if the commis- ing provisions govern the use of ATV C. Trample or destroy crops on anoth-
sioner determines that that crossing or lights. er person’s land; or
use of a public way is hazardous. Any D. Remove or destroy signs or posted
A. A person shall use the lights
bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass notices.
required under subsection 16 as
closed by the commissioner must be
follows: 23. Repealed.
posted by appropriate notices.
(1) During the period from ½ hour 24. Operation of ATV on temporarily
10. Reckless operating on ATV. A person
after sunset to ½ hour before closed trail. A person may not operate
may not operate an ATV in such a way
sunrise; and an ATV on any section of a trail posted
as to recklessly create a substantial
risk of serious bodily injury to another (2) At any time when, due to with a notice of temporary closure in
person. insufficient light or unfavorable accordance with this subsection. The
atmospheric conditions caused notice must specify the section of trail
11. Operating ATV to endanger. A person that is closed and the period of the clo-
by fog or otherwise, other per-
may not operate an ATV so as to en- sure and must be conspicuously posted
sons, vehicles and other objects
danger any person or property. at each end of the closed section of the
are not clearly discernible for a
12. Operating ATV at greater than rea- distance of 500 feet ahead. trail.
sonable and prudent speed. A person 25. ATV noise and fire control devices.
18. Unlawfully operating ATV on railroad
may not operate an ATV except at a The following provisions pertain to
tracks. This subsection governs opera-
reasonable and prudent speed for the ATV muffling and fire control devices
tion of an ATV on railroad tracks.
existing conditions. and noise level limits.
A. A person may not:
13. Operating ATV without protective A. Except as provided in section 13159,
headgear. Notwithstanding Title 29-A, (1) Operate an ATV along or adja-
cent and parallel to the tracks a person may not:
section 2083, a person under 18 years
of age may not operate an ATV without of a railroad within the limits of (1) Operate an ATV that is not
protective headgear. the railroad right-of-way without equipped at all times with an
written permission from the rail- effective and suitable muffling
14. Carrying passenger on ATV without device on its engine to effectively
road owning the right-of- way; or
headgear. Notwithstanding Title 29-A, deaden or muffle the noise of the
section 2083, a person may not carry a (2) Operate an ATV across the tracks
of a railroad after having been exhaust;
passenger under 18 years of age on an
ATV unless the passenger is wearing forbidden to do so by the railroad (2) Operate or modify an ATV with
protective headgear. owning the railroad right-of- way an exhaust system that has been
or by an agent of that railroad, modified in any manner that will
15. Repealed increase the noise emitted above
either personally or by appropri-
16. ATV headlight and taillight require- ate notices posted conspicuously the following emission standard:
ments. This subsection establishes along the railroad right-of-way. (a) Each ATV must meet noise
light equipment requirements for the emission standards of the
B. Notwithstanding paragraph A, a
operation of an ATV. United States Environmental
person may operate within the
A. Except as provided in this subsec- right-of-way of a portion of railroad Protection Agency and in no
tion and section 13159, a person line that has been officially aban- case exceed 96 decibels of
may not operate an ATV in the doned under the authority of the sound pressure when mea-
State, regardless of where pur- Interstate Commerce Commission. sured from a distance of 20
chased, unless equipped with front inches using test procedures
19. Operating too close to certain build-
and rear lights as follows. established by the commis-
ings. A person may not operate an ATV
within 200 feet of a dwelling, hospital, sioner; or
nursing home, convalescent home, or (3) Operate an ATV without a
church. working spark arrester.
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B. In addition to any penalties im- 2. Parent or guardian; operation by certificate to a new owner, in order to
posed under this subsection, the minor. A person is in violation of this allow the new owner to operate the ATV
court may, subject to section 9321 subsection if that person is a parent or for a period of 20 consecutive days, after
and Title 17-A, chapter 54, order guardian responsible for the care of a the date of sale in lieu of a permanent
restitution for fire suppression minor under 18 years of age who is oper- number as required by this chapter. The
costs incurred by state or municipal ating an ATV in violation of this chapter. fee for each temporary registration is $1.
government entities in suppressing 3. Furnishing ATV. An owner of an ATV, 5. Display of dealer’s number plate. A
a fire caused by an ATV operating a person who gives or furnishes an ATV dealer shall display the dealer’s number
without a working spark arrester. to a person and a parent or guardian on each ATV being used until the sale of
26. Prohibited equipment. A person may responsible for the care of a minor under the ATV, whereupon it becomes the own-
not operate an ATV that is equipped 18 years of age are jointly and severally er’s responsibility to register the ATV.
with a snorkel kit or other equipment liable with the operator for damages 6. Warranties and information on used
designed to allow the ATV to be used caused in the operation of the vehicle or ATVs. A dealer who offers a warranty
in deep water except with the permis- by the minor in operating any ATV. in connection with the sale or transfer
sion of the owner of the land on which of a used ATV shall furnish a written
the ATV is operated or as provided in §13159 – Racing meets statement concerning that warranty.
section 13159. Notwithstanding section 13155 and The statement regarding the warranty
27. Operation of ATV in prohibited area. section 13157-A, subsection 16, paragraph must indicate the parts or systems of
The following provisions establish A, subsection 17, and subsection 25 ATVs the vehicle that are covered and those
areas where the operation of an ATV used exclusively for scheduled racing meets not covered by the warranty and what
is prohibited. and operated solely on predefined race the dealer will do in the event of a defect
A. A person may not operate an ATV: courses are exempt from the provisions and at whose expense repairs be made.
of this chapter concerning registration, The dealer shall also furnish before sale
(1) On a salt marsh, intertidal zone, a written statement identifying any
marine sand beach, sand dune mufflers, snorkel kits, and lights during
the time of operation at these meets and at and all defects known to the dealer and
or any cemetery, burial place or any type of damage that the vehicle has
burying ground; or all prerace practices at the location of the
sustained if such information is known
(2) When the ground is not frozen meets. to the dealer.
and sufficiently covered with
snow to prevent direct damage
§13160 – Dealer’s registration §13161 – Sale of ATV; light
to the vegetation: and license equipment
(a) On alpine tundra; 1. Application and issuance. A person may
not engage in the business of selling 1. Headlight and taillight required. A
(b) On a freshwater marsh or ATVs in the State unless that person has person may not sell or offer to sell a new
bog, river, brook, stream, registered as a dealer and secured a valid ATV unless:
great pond, nonforested dealer’s license from the commissioner.
wetland or vernal pool; or A. That ATV is equipped with a function-
A dealer so registered and licensed need ing headlight and taillight; or
(c) In a source water protection not register individual ATVs.
area as defined in Title 30-A, B. The ATV:
2. Fees. The annual license fee for a dealer
section 2001, subsection 20-A. (1) Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle;
registered under subsection 1 is $15. The
or
The provisions of this subparagraph license runs from July 1st of each year.
do not apply to a trail designated (2) Has an engine size of 90 cubic cen-
A. A dealer licensed under Title 29-A,
for ATV use by the Department timeters or less and has 4 or more
section 954, subsection 2 is not
of Agriculture, Conservation and required to pay the license fee under wheels. ■
Forestry. The provisions of this this subsection.
subparagraph also do not apply to 3. Dealer’s number plates. Dealer’s
a person accessing land for mainte- number plates must be provided and
nance or inspection purposes with obtained as follows.
the landowner’s permission or to A. A dealer registered under subsection 1
local, state, or federal government may receive dealer’s number plates for
personnel in the performance of a $5 annual fee for each plate.
official duties, provided there is no B. Replacements for lost or stolen plates
significant ground disturbance or may be obtained for a fee of $5 for
sedimentation of water bodies. each plate.
§13158-A – Unlawfully permit- C. If a number plate is lost or stolen, the
owner shall notify the commissioner
ting operation; liability for immediately.
damage by other persons 4. Temporary registration certificate. The
1. ATV owner; operation by another. A commissioner may issue temporary reg-
person is in violation of this subsection istration certificates to a registered deal-
if that person is the owner of an ATV er who may, upon the sale or exchange
that is operated in violation of this chap- of an ATV, issue a temporary registration
ter.
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