LD 1600
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2.__Training.__A person under 16 years of age must successfully
complete a training program approved by the department prior to
operating an ATV on any land other than the land on which that
person is domiciled or land owned or leased by that person's parent
or guardian. The training program must include instruction on the
safe operation of ATVs, the laws pertaining to ATVs, the effect of
ATVs on the environment and ways to minimize that effect, courtesy
to landowners and other recreationists and other materials as
determined by the department.

 
§13153.__Rule violations; ATVs

 
Notwithstanding section 10602, a person who violates a rule
regulating ATVs commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

 
§13154.__Age restrictions

 
1.__Minimum age.__A person under 10 years of age may not
operate an ATV, except on the land on which that person is
domiciled or land owned by that person's parent or guardian.

 
2.__Unlawfully operating ATV while underage.__A person may not
operate an ATV other than on land owned by the person's parent or
guardian or on land where permission for use has been granted to
the person's parent or guardian:

 
A.__If the person is under 10 years of age;

 
B.__If the person is under 16 years of age unless the
person:

 
(1)__Has successfully completed a training course
approved by the department pursuant to section 13152;
and

 
(2)__Is accompanied by an adult; or

 
C.__Across a public way maintained for travel if the person
is under 16 years of age except that a person over 10 years
of age and under 16 years of age may cross public ways in
accordance with section 13157, subsection 6, paragraph A if

 
the person satisfies the requirements of paragraph B.

 
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.


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