Iowa Administrative Code

manufacturers, and distributors. These rules establish minimum standards for dealers as authorized under Iowa Code section 321I.22(9). [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

“Dealer” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321I.1. “Distributor” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321I.1. “Engaged in the business,” or similar wording, means doing any of the following acts for the purpose of selling all-terrain vehicles at retail: acq…

include phone service and an adequate office area for keeping business records, manufacturers’ certificates of origin, certificates of title or other evidence of ownership for regulated vehicles offered for sale. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

ordinances. Upon request by the department, a dealer shall provide to the department written evidence, issued by the office responsible for the enforcement of zoning ordinances in the city or county where the dealer’s established place of business is located, that the dealer’s es…

dealer has obtained a sales tax permit issued by the department of revenue. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

46.18(1) A manufacturer, distributor, or dealer owning a regulated vehicle required to be registered under Iowa Code chapter 321I and this chapter may operate the unregistered regulated vehicle for purposes of transporting, testing, demonstrating, or selling it if both of the fol…

purchasers of all-terrain vehicles with information on how to access the department’s website. The department shall provide regulations related to regulated vehicle use. Information provided on the department’s website shall be deemed current information for purposes of this rule…

46.2(1) Off-road motorcycles shall be subject to the following: a. Registration requirements of this chapter; and b. Titling requirements of this chapter, if a title has not previously been issued under Iowa Code chapter 321. 46.2(2) An operator of an off-road motorcycle is subje…

following at any dealer location: (1) regulated vehicles or component parts of vehicles, (2) business records, and (3) manufacturers’ certificates of origin, certificates of title and other evidence of ownership for regulated vehicles offered for sale. The department has the righ…

registration certificate when the director determines the applicant or dealer has violated any rule of this chapter or Iowa Code chapter 321I or when continuation of the permit is not in the public interest. Such denial or revocation shall become effective upon a date specified i…

following definitions shall apply: “Direct supervision” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321I.1. “Local sponsor” means the entity that owns the designated riding area or is otherwise responsible for the day-to-day operations of the designated riding area. A local sp…

46.23(1) Designated riding areas shall be considered to be public land, available and open to the public to use consistent with these rules. 46.23(2) The following areas are hereby established as designated riding areas: a. Bluff Creek OHV Park, Mahaska County. b. Lakeview OHV Pa…

request that the department provide law enforcement and other management assistance and oversight at the designated riding area, including adjacent parking and unloading areas, and at camping areas if applicable. The department, in its sole discretion, may provide such law enforc…

on designated riding areas is limited to regulated vehicles as defined in this chapter and as described below: 46.25(1) Allowable vehicles. Persons shall operate only the vehicles allowed at a designated riding area that is signed as open for the specified vehicle. 46.25(2) Compl…

relationship to the local sponsor under 571—46.53(321I), may tow unauthorized vehicles, including hauling equipment. Towing shall be at the owner’s expense. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

shall be parked in designated parking areas. No such vehicles, other than regulated vehicles, shall be left unattended in any park drive access point, unloading area, road or highway, except in the case of an emergency. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

46.28(1) Persons shall not operate regulated vehicles on designated riding areas with a passenger unless the regulated vehicle is designed and constructed according to the manufacturer’s specifications to carry a passenger. Passengers shall not ride on regulated vehicles that hav…

the operation of off-road utility vehicle operation in designated riding areas signed open to such use: 46.29(1) Driver’s license required. A person shall not operate an off-road utility vehicle in a designated riding area without possession of a valid driver’s license as defined…

46.3(1) An owner of an off-road utility vehicle operating the off-road utility vehicle on public land or ice, a designated riding area, or a designated riding trail shall register the off-road utility vehicle in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 321I and this chapter. 46.3(2) An …

relationship to the local sponsor under 571—46.53(321I), may establish areas for youth all-terrain vehicle and off-road motorcycle operation on designated riding areas, may restrict the age of the operator and the size of the all-terrain vehicle, may limit the engine displacement…

following instances: 46.31(1) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all existing circumstances or greater than the posted speed, whichever is less. In no event shall a person operate any vehicle in a parking area of or adjacent to a designated riding area in …

areas, except that the consumption and possession of alcohol shall be permitted at designated camping areas. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

camping areas, if any. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

specifically designed for and identified by the local sponsor, or the department consistent with its relationship to the local sponsor under 571—46.53(321I), for such use. In such instances, camping rules shall be posted in such areas. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25] …

operate a regulated vehicle upon roadways, highways, streets, or snowmobile trails except as provided in Iowa Code sections 321.234A and 321I.10. Note: Additional driving and operation limitations are listed in Iowa Code section 321I.14. [ARC 9221C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25…

46.5(1) General. A person shall not operate, maintain, or give permission for the operation or maintenance of a regulated vehicle on public land, a designated riding area, a designated riding trail, or ice unless the regulated vehicle: a. Is registered in accordance with the requ…

46.6(1) A nonresident wishing to operate a regulated vehicle, other than such vehicle owned by a resident and registered pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 321I, on public land, a designated riding area, a designated riding trail, or ice of this state must first obtain a user permit f…

the registration decal or nonresident user permit decal as follows: 46.7(1) All-terrain vehicle. The decal shall be affixed to the rear of the all-terrain vehicle so that the decal is clearly visible. 46.7(2) Off-road motorcycle. The decal shall be affixed to the steering yoke in…

46.8(1) An operator of a regulated vehicle shall carry the registration certificate either in such vehicle or on the person of the operator when the regulated vehicle is in use. 46.8(2) The operator of a regulated vehicle shall exhibit the registration certificate to all of the f…

January 1, 2000, other than an all-terrain vehicle or an off-road utility vehicle used exclusively as a farm implement or an off-road motorcycle previously issued a title pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 321, shall apply to the county recorder of the county in which the owner reside…

defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1: “Commission” “Department” “Operator” “Public land” “Roadway” “Snowmobile” [ARC 9222C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

transfer, via contract, at least 70 percent of snowmobile fees to a political subdivision or an incorporated private organization for distribution through snowmobile-related grants, cost-share agreements, or contracts consistent with Iowa Code section 321G.7(2). Terms of this con…

manufacturers, and distributors. These rules establish minimal standards for snowmobile dealers as authorized under Iowa Code section 321G.21. [ARC 9222C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

“Dealer” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1. “Distributor” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1. “Engaged in the business,” or similar wording, means doing any of the following acts for the purpose of selling snowmobiles at retail: acquiring, s…

include phone service and an adequate office area for keeping business records, manufacturers’ certificates of origin, certificates of title or other evidence of ownership for all snowmobiles offered for sale. [ARC 9222C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

ordinances. Upon request by the department, a dealer shall provide to the department written evidence issued by the office responsible for the enforcement of zoning ordinances in the city or county where the dealer’s established place of business is located that the dealer’s esta…

dealer has obtained a sales tax permit issued by the department of revenue. [ARC 9222C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

47.16(1) A manufacturer, distributor, or dealer owning a snowmobile required to be registered under Iowa Code chapter 321G and this chapter may operate the unregistered snowmobile for purposes of transporting, testing, demonstrating, or selling it if both of the following require…

purchasers of snowmobiles with information on how to access the department’s website. The department shall provide regulations related to snowmobile use. Information provided on the department’s website shall be deemed current information for purposes of this rule. [ARC 9222C, IA…

the following at any dealer location: (1) snowmobiles or component parts of vehicles, (2) business records, and (3) manufacturers’ certificates of origin, certificates of title and other evidence of ownership for snowmobiles offered for sale. The department has the right at any t…

registration certificate when the director determines the applicant or dealer has violated any rule of this chapter or Iowa Code chapter 321G or when continuation of the permit is not in the public interest. Such denial or revocation shall become effective upon a date specified i…

operate a snowmobile upon roadways, highways, streets, or designated snowmobile trails except as provided in Iowa Code section 321G.9. Note: Additional driving and operation limitations are listed in Iowa Code section 321G.13. [ARC 9222C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

47.3(1) General. A person shall not operate, maintain, or give permission for the operation or maintenance of a snowmobile on public land, a designated snowmobile trail, or ice unless the snowmobile: a. Is registered in accordance with the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 321G a…

47.4(1) A nonresident wishing to operate a snowmobile, other than such vehicle owned by a resident and registered pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 321G, on public land, a designated snowmobile trail, or ice of this state must first obtain a nonresident user permit from the departmen…

snowmobile shall display the registration decal or nonresident user permit decal on the windshield of the snowmobile so that the decal is clearly visible. If the snowmobile does not have a windshield, then the decal shall be affixed to the area of the hood near the headlamp so th…

47.6(1) An operator of a snowmobile shall carry the registration certificate either in such vehicle or on the person of the operator when the snowmobile is in use. 47.6(2) The operator of a snowmobile shall exhibit the registration certificate to all of the following: a. To a pea…

47.7(1) The owner of a snowmobile acquired on or after January 28, 1998, other than a snowmobile used exclusively as a farm implement or a previously registered snowmobile that is more than 30 years old, shall apply to the county recorder of the county in which the owner resides …

(VIN) for homebuilt snowmobiles. 47.8(1) A person, other than a manufacturer, who constructs or rebuilds a snowmobile for which there is no legible VIN may make application to the department on forms provided by the department for the issuance of a new VIN. The application proces…

47.9(1) Whenever any snowmobile is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to anyone or property damage amounting to $1,500 or more, the operator or someone acting for the operator shall immediately notify the county sheriff or another law enforcement agency of the s…

inspection requirements of Iowa Code sections 99F.7(14) and 462A.20. [ARC 9223C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]