(2)__A person acting for such an operator; or

(3)__The owner of the involved ATV having knowledge of the accident if the operator of the ATV 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 violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

21.__Operating ATV in prohibited area.__The following provisions establish areas where the operation of an ATV is prohibited.

A.__A person may not operate an ATV:

(1)__On a salt marsh, intertidal zone, marine sand beach, sand dune or any cemetery, burial place or burying ground; or

(2)__On alpine tundra or on a freshwater marsh or bog, other than on a trail designated for ATV use by the Department of Conservation, when the ground is not frozen and sufficiently covered with snow to prevent direct damage to the vegetation.

B.__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 violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

22.__Abuse of another person's property.__A person may not while operating an ATV: