4.__Person under 16 years of age crossing public way.__A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless the crossing is__in accordance with section 13157-A, subsection 6, paragraph A and the person satisfies the requirements of subsection 3.

A.__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.

B.__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.

5.__Permitting an unaccompanied person under 16 years of age to operate an ATV.__Except as provided in subsection 6, a person may not permit an unaccompanied person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age to operate an ATV.

A.__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.

B.__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.

6.__Exceptions for certain property.__This section does not apply to the operation of an ATV on:

A. The land on which the operator is domiciled;

B. Land owned or leased by the operator's parent or guardian; or

C. Land where permission for use has been granted to the operator's parent or guardian.

Sec. B-405. 12 MRSA §13155, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed.

Sec. B-406. 12 MRSA §13155, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: