2 (1) The owner of a motorized snow vehicle shall not, (a) drive the motorized snow vehicle; or (b) cause or permit the motorized snow vehicle to be driven, except under the authority of a permit for the motorized snow vehicle issued or validated under subsection (3) or except on lands occupied by the owner of the motorized snow vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (1). Dealer shall register (2) Every dealer in motorized snow vehicles who sells a new motorized snow vehicle shall register the motorized snow vehicle on behalf of the purchaser thereof with the Ministry within six days following the sale.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (2). Issuance of permits (3) Upon registration of a motorized snow vehicle by a dealer pursuant to subsection (2) or by the owner of the motorized snow vehicle and upon payment of the fee prescribed by the regulations, the Minister or any person authorized by the Minister shall issue for the motorized snow vehicle a numbered permit in accordance with the regulations, bearing the registration number of the motorized snow vehicle and provide such evidence of the issue of the permit for display upon the motorized snow vehicle as may be prescribed by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (3); 2000, c. 30, s. 2 (1). Issuance of validations of permits (4) Upon the application of the owner of a motorized snow vehicle for which a permit has been issued and upon payment of the fee prescribed by the regulations, the Minister or any person authorized by the Minister shall validate the permit and provide such evidence of validation as may be prescribed by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (4). Records (5) The Ministry shall maintain, (a) a numerical index record of all permits issued and in force under this section; and (b) an alphabetical index record of the names and addresses of all persons to whom permits that are in force have been issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (5). Term of permit (6) A permit that is issued or validated is in force during the period of time prescribed by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (6). Registration number to be displayed (7) Every motorized snow vehicle, unless exempted under this Act or the regulations, shall have attached to or painted on both sides of the cowling in a clearly visible position a sign showing the registration number of the motorized snow vehicle in the form and manner prescribed in the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (7). Display of evidence of permit (8) Every driver of a motorized snow vehicle shall display evidence of the issue or validation of the permit on the motorized snow vehicle in the form and manner prescribed by the regulations.  2000, c. 30, s. 2 (2). Offence for failing to have a permit (8.1) Every driver of a motorized snow vehicle who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000.  2000, c. 30, s. 2 (3). Exceptions as to manufacturers, dealers, non-residents (9) This section does not apply, (a) to manufacturers of motorized snow vehicles or to dealers in motorized snow vehicles in relation to motorized snow vehicles, (i) that are kept for sale and are not driven or permitted to be driven upon a highway, or (ii) that are not rented or leased or kept for renting or leasing to any person; (b) to a motorized snow vehicle owned by a person who does not reside in Ontario if the vehicle is registered in some other jurisdiction and has attached to it the number plate furnished by the other jurisdiction.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (9). Local issuance of permits (10) The Minister may give authority to any person to issue permits, to validate permits and to provide evidence of such issue or validation of permits for motorized snow vehicles and may define the duties and powers of such person and, despite section 2 of the Financial Administration Act, may authorize and fix the fee to be retained by the person so authorized for each permit issued or validated.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (10); 2000, c. 30, s. 2 (4). Regulations re permits and registration numbers (11) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting any matter ancillary to the provisions of this section with respect to permits and registration numbers and in particular, (a) prescribing forms for the purposes of this section and requiring their use; (b) respecting the issuance, validation and replacement of permits; (c) prescribing the period of time during which permits shall be in force that are issued or validated for motorized snow vehicles; (d) prescribing fees for the issuance, validation and replacement of permits and of evidence of the issue or validation of permits; (e) governing the method of validating permits and the form of and manner of affixing, displaying or showing evidence of the issue or validation of permits on motorized snow vehicles; Note: On day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 2 (11) (e) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 15, Sched. 24, s. 1) (e) governing the method of validating permits and the form of and manner of affixing, displaying or showing evidence of the issue or validation of permits on motorized snow vehicles, and exempting any class of person or any class of motorized snow vehicle from a requirement to affix, display or show evidence of validation, and prescribing conditions for any such exemptions; (f) respecting permits and registration numbers for and the operation of motorized snow vehicles owned by manufacturers or dealers and not kept by them for private use; and (g) prescribing the form and manner of displaying registration numbers.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44, s. 2 (11). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 30, s. 2 (1-4) - 31/05/2001 2019, c. 15, Sched. 24, s. 1 - not in force