Title 12, Title 12

Notwithstanding section 10650 and section 13106‑A, subsections 14‑A, 15 and 16, snowmobiles operated at a prearranged racing meet whose sponsor has obtained a permit to hold such a meet from the commissioner are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, …

1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, "trail-grooming equipment" means a self-propelled vehicle that: A. [PL 2013, c. 190, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2013, c. 190, §1 (RP).] C. Is driven by a track or tracks in contact with the snow; and [PL 2005, c. 93, §3 (NEW).] D. Is performing…

This chapter applies to the operation of ATVs in the State.

1. License. An operator's license is not required for the operation of an ATV, except as required by Title 29‑A. 2. Training. A person over 9 years of age and under 16 years of age must successfully complete a training program approved by the department prior to operating an ATV …

The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating ATVs. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §402 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating ATVs commits a civil violati…

1. Minimum age. Except as provided in subsection 6, a person under 10 years of age may not operate an ATV. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (…

1. Operating unregistered ATV. 1-A. Operating unregistered ATV. Except as provided in paragraph A and subsection 5‑B, a person may not operate an ATV that is not registered in accordance with subsection 3. A. The following exceptions apply. (1) Registration is not required for an…

1. Appointment of ATV registration agents. The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons whom a municipality may designate as municipal agents to issue ATV registrations. The commissioner may designate other agents as necessary to issue ATV registrations. The com…

The Legislature finds that activities associated with ATVs constitute a more intrusive use of private property open to recreational use by the public than do other recreational activities, and that abusive uses of ATVs puts access to private property for recreational use at risk.

1. No permission given. 1-A. Permission required. A person may not operate an ATV on the land of another without the permission of the landowner, lessee or landowner's representative. Permission is presumed on designated state-approved ATV trails or in areas open to ATVs by lando…

1. Law enforcement officer notification. The operator of an ATV involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a person shall immediately report the accident, by the quickest means of communication, to the available law enforcement officer nearest to the plac…

1. Report requirements. A person shall give notice of an ATV accident within 72 hours to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner if the person is: A. The operator of an ATV involved in an accident that does not result in injuries requiring the services of a physici…

1. ATV owner; operation by another. A person is in violation of this subsection if that person is the owner of an ATV that is operated in violation of this chapter. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more …

Notwithstanding section 13155 and section 13157‑A, subsection 16, paragraph A, subsection 17 and subsection 25, ATVs used exclusively for scheduled racing meets and operated solely on predefined race courses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, …

1. Application and issuance. A person may not engage in the business of selling ATVs in the State unless that person has registered as a dealer and secured a valid dealer's license from the commissioner. A dealer so registered and licensed need not register individual ATVs. Each …

1. Headlight and taillight required. A person may not sell or offer to sell a new ATV unless: A. That ATV is equipped with a functioning headlight and taillight; or [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] B. The ATV: (1) Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle; or…

A municipality or political subdivision of the State may not enact any ordinance, law or rule regulating or charging a fee for the hunting, trapping or fishing for any species of fish or wildlife; the possession or use of any equipment expressly permitted for use in hunting under…