23.__Failure to report accident.__A person shall give notice of a snowmobile accident in accordance with this subsection.

A.__A person shall give notice by the quickest means of communication to a law enforcement officer available nearest to the place where the accident occurred if that person is:

(1)__The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in injuries requiring the services of a physician or in the death of a person;

(2)__A person acting for the operator of a snowmobile described in subparagraph (1);__or

(3)__The owner of a snowmobile described in subparagraph (1) having knowledge of the accident if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown.

B.__A person shall give notice within 72 hours to the department on forms provided by the department if the person is:

(1)__The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that does not result in injuries requiring the services of a physician or in the death of a person but that does involve property damage estimated to cost $1,000 or more;

(2)__A person acting for the operator of a snowmobile described in subparagraph (1); or

(3)__The owner of a snowmobile described in subparagraph (1) having knowledge of the accident if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown.

C.__The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.

(1)__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.

(2)__A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil