A.__If an ATV is owned by a nonresident but is primarily operated by a Maine resident, the ATV must be registered under this section.

B.__This subsection may not be construed to authorize the operation of an ATV described in any manner contrary to this chapter.

3.__Application and issuance.__The commissioner, or an agent designated by the commissioner, may register and assign a registration number to an ATV upon application and payment of an annual fee by the owner.__The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 in addition to the annual fee for each registration issued by an employee of the department.__The registration number must be clearly displayed on the rear of the vehicle.__A registration is valid for one year commencing July 1st of each year.

4.__Form of registration.__An ATV registration must be in such form as the commissioner may determine.

5.__Fees.__The annual registration fee for an ATV is $17 for a resident and $35 for a nonresident.

After March 31st, a person may pay a registration fee of $21.25 for residents and $43.75 for nonresidents and receive a registration covering the remainder of the registration period plus one additional year.

6.__Duplicate registration certificate.__The holder of a registration certificate issued under this section may obtain a duplicate from the commissioner upon application and payment of a fee of $1.

7.__Transfer of ownership, discontinuance of use.__A transfer of ownership or discontinuance of use of an all-terrain vehicle is subject to this subsection.

A.__Whoever transfers the ownership or discontinues the use of a registered all-terrain vehicle shall, within 10 days, properly sign the registration, indicate the disposition of the all-terrain vehicle and return the registration to the commissioner.

B.__An all-terrain vehicle owner who transfers ownership or discontinues its use may, within 10 days from the date of transfer or discontinuance, apply to the commissioner for