C.__The owner of the snowmobile having knowledge of the accident, if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown.

Accidents involving only property damage to the estimated amount of $1,000 or more must be reported within 72 hours on forms provided by the department.

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

23.__Operating snowmobile on open water.__A person may not operate or attempt to operate a snowmobile on open water.__For purposes of this subsection, "open water" means any area of an inland water body that is free of ice and snow.__This subsection does not apply to private ponds.

Notwithstanding Title 17, section 2267-A, subsection 3, the owner or operator of a snowmobile that has been submerged or partially submerged as a result of a violation of this subsection shall remove the snowmobile within 24 hours of its submersion.__The owner or operator of a snowmobile submerged or partially submerged as a result of a violation of this subsection shall pay any damages resulting from the submersion or removal.__If the owner or operator of a snowmobile submerged or partially submerged as the result of a violation of this subsection fails to remove the snowmobile within 24 hours of its submersion, the commissioner may remove the snowmobile at the expense of the owner or operator or request in writing that the court direct the owner or operator to remove the snowmobile immediately.

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.

§13107.__Unlawfully operating vehicle on snowmobile trail

A person may not operate any 4-wheel-drive vehicle, dune buggy, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle or any other motor vehicle, other than a snowmobile and appurtenant equipment, on snowmobile trails that are financed in whole or in part with funds from the Snowmobile Trail Fund, unless that use has been authorized by the landowner or the landowner's agent, or unless the use is necessitated by an emergency involving safety of persons or property.