§13154-A. Age restrictions
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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 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 184, §15 (AMD).]
2. Permitting child under 10 years to operate ATV. Except as provided in subsection 6 , a person may not permit a child under 10 years of age to 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 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
3. Unlawfully operating ATV by person 10 to under 16 years of age. Except as provided in subsection 6 , a person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may not operate an ATV unless that person has successfully completed a training course approved by the department pursuant to section 13152 and is accompanied by an adult. Proof of having completed a training course must be presented for inspection upon request of a law enforcement officer.
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 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 253, §36 (AMD).]
4. Person under 16 years of age crossing public way. A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless the crossing is in accordance with section 13157‑A, subsection 6, paragraph A and the person satisfies the requirements of subsection 3 .
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 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
5. Permitting an unaccompanied person under 16 years of age to operate an ATV. Except as provided in subsection 6 , a person may not permit an unaccompanied person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age to 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 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
6. Exceptions for certain property. This section does not apply to the operation of an ATV on:
A. The land on which the operator is domiciled; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. Land owned or leased by the operator's parent or guardian; or [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
C. A safety training site approved by the department. [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §18 (RPR).]
[PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §18 (AMD).]