B.__Registration is not required for an ATV operated by a commercial ski area for the purpose of packing snow or for rescue operations on the commercial ski area, unless the ATV is required to cross a public way during that operation;

C.__An ATV owned and operated in the State by the Federal Government, the State or a political subdivision of the State is exempt from registration fees but must be registered and is required to display registration numbers;

D.__An ATV registration for the farm use specified in Title 29-A, section 501, subsection 8, paragraph E is not required for a vehicle registered with the Secretary of State under Title 29-A, section 501, subsection 8.

A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture or not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

2.__Reciprocity.__Reciprocity is allowed to nonresidents from all states, provinces, countries or districts that allow similar privileges to residents of the State, as long as they are covered by a valid registration from that state, province, country or district.

A.__If an ATV is owned by a nonresident but is primarily operated by a Maine resident, the ATV must be registered under this section.

B.__This subsection may not be construed to authorize the operation of an ATV described in any manner contrary to this chapter.

3.__Application and issuance.__The commissioner, or an agent designated by the commissioner, may register and assign a registration number to an ATV upon application and payment of an annual fee by the owner.__The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 in addition to the annual fee for each registration issued by an employee of the department.__The registration number must be clearly displayed on the rear of the vehicle.__A registration is valid for one year commencing July 1st of each year.

4.__Form of registration.__An ATV registration must be in such form as the commissioner may determine.