A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.

23.__Operating ATV on cropland or pastureland.__A person may not operate an ATV on any cropland or pastureland without the permission of the owner or lessee.__As used in this subsection, "cropland" means acreage in tillage rotation, land being cropped and land in bush fruits and "pastureland" means acreage devoted to the production of forage plants used for animal production.

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

§13158.__Unlawfully permitting operation; liability for damage by

other persons

1.__Permitting operation.__A person may not permit operation of an ATV in violation of this subsection.__A person permits the operation of an ATV in violation of this subsection if:

A.__The person owns an ATV that is operated by another person in violation of this chapter; or

B. The person is the parent or guardian responsible for the care of a minor under 18 years of age who operates an ATV in violation of this chapter.

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

2.__Furnishing ATV.__An owner of an ATV, a person who gives or furnishes an ATV to a person and a parent or guardian responsible for the care of a minor under 18 years of age are jointly and severally liable with the operator for damages caused in the operation of the vehicle or by the minor in operating any ATV.

§13159.__Racing meets

Notwithstanding section 13155 and section 13159, subsection 15, subsection 16, paragraph A and subsection 17, ATVs used exclusively for scheduled racing meets and operated solely on predefined race courses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, mufflers and lights during the time of operation at these meets and at all prerace practices at the location of the meets.