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NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-2 - Jurisdiction divided.

39:3C-2 Jurisdiction divided.  2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.):  a. The chief administrator shall have the power, duty, and authority to administer and enforce all statutes, rules, and regulations, except as otherwise provided by statute, relating to the operation and use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes on or across a public highway or on public lands or waters, including but not limited to the following:  (1) Registration, identification, numbering, and classification; (2) Equipment;  (3) Standards of safety; (4) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.275); and (5) Promulgation of rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall have the power, duty, and authority to administer and enforce all other statutes, permits, rules, and regulations relating to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes on the public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection such that: (1) snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes shall be operated only on highways and roads designated and marked for such operation, unless specifically authorized by the commissioner; and  (2) snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes shall be operated only in areas designated and marked for such operation and only with a special use permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.  L.1973, c.307, s.2; amended 1985, c.375, s.3; 2009, c.275, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-3 - Registration required; fees.

39:3C-3 Registration required; fees.  3. Except as otherwise provided, no snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike shall be operated or permitted to be operated on or across a public highway or on public lands or waters of this State unless registered and numbered by the owner thereof as provided by P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). The chief administrator is authorized to register and assign a number to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes upon application and payment of the appropriate fee in accordance with the following schedule:  a. For each individual resident snowmobile registration, all-terrain vehicle registration, and dirt bike registration, $50, for a period not to exceed 24 months, in accordance with the provisions of section 29 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-29).  b. For each individual nonresident snowmobile registration, all-terrain vehicle registration, and dirt bike registration, $50, for a period not to exceed 24 months, in accordance with the provisions of section 29 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-29).  c. For replacement of a lost, mutilated, or destroyed certificate, $5. d. For a duplicate registration, $5 at the time of issuance. e. For an amended registration, $5. f. In addition to the registration fees imposed pursuant to this section, the chief administrator shall impose and collect an additional fee of $10 to be deposited in the "Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund" created by section 31 of P.L.2009, c.275 (C.39:3C-3.1).  All registrations shall be valid for a period not to exceed 24 months from the date on which the registration was issued, except that the chief administrator may suspend or revoke such registration for any violations of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) or of the rules promulgated hereunder.  L.1973, c.307, s.3; amended 1975, c.28; 1985, c.375, s.4; 1991, c.322, s.1; 1994, c.60, s.22; 2009, c.275, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-3.1 - "Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund."

39:3C-3.1 "Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund."  31. a. There is established in the General Fund a separate, non-lapsing, dedicated account to be known as the "Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund," hereinafter referred to as "the fund." Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, each fiscal year the State Treasurer shall credit the revenue collected pursuant to subsection f. of section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3) into the fund. Each fiscal year, the State Treasurer shall allocate the monies contained in the fund to the Department of Environmental Protection. Each fiscal year, the State Treasurer shall credit all earnings received from the investment or deposit of revenue in the fund, to the fund. All revenues and earnings deposited in the fund shall be appropriated in the same fiscal year to the department. b. The monies credited to the fund shall be used by the Department of Environmental Protection for designating and maintaining sites in the State for the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes; sites shall be designated and shall be maintained in a manner that, to the greatest possible extent, mitigates any detrimental effects on the environment and protects public safety. L.2009, c.275,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-4 - Permanent registration number.

39:3C-4 Permanent registration number.  4. Once a registration number is assigned, it shall remain with the registered snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike until the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is destroyed, abandoned or permanently removed from the State, or until changed or terminated by the chief administrator. L.1973, c.307, s.5; amended 1985, c.375, s.5; 2009, c.275, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-5 - Registration required; transfer of ownership.

39:3C-5 Registration required; transfer of ownership.  5. The owner of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike required to be registered and numbered in this State shall do so with the commission no later than six months after the effective date of P.L.2009, c.275 (C.39:3C-3.1 et al.).  Every person in the business of selling a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike shall require proof that the vehicle is properly registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3), before transferring actual physical possession of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike to a purchaser of the vehicle. If there is a change of ownership for which a registration certificate has been previously issued, the new owner shall apply for a new registration certificate and set forth the original number in the application. The owner shall demonstrate to the commission a notarized bill of sale, assignable certificate of origin, or other formal proof of ownership deemed acceptable by the commission when transferring ownership or selling a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike. The owner shall pay the regular fee for the particular snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike involved. The owner of any registration certificate issued under this section may obtain a duplicate from the commission upon application and payment of the fee prescribed.  L.1973, c.307, s.5; amended 1985, c.375, s.6; 2009, c.275, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-6 - Farm, government exemptions.

39:3C-6 Farm, government exemptions.  6. a. Any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike solely operated for use on a farm shall be exempt from the registration and numbering requirements of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.).  b. No registration fee shall be charged for a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike owned by the federal government, the State, county or municipal government or subdivision thereof.  L.1973, c.307, s.6; amended 1985, c.375, s.7; 2009, c.275, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-7 - Reciprocity.

39:3C-7 Reciprocity.  7. The registration provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) shall not apply to nonresident owners who have complied with the registration and licensing laws of the state or country of residence, provided that the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is appropriately identified in accordance with the laws of the state or country of residence and conspicuously displays the number issued by the state or country of residence. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the operation of any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike contrary to the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.).  L.1973, c.307, s.7; amended 1985, c.375, s.8; 2009, c.275, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-8 - Display of registration number.

39:3C-8 Display of registration number.  8. The number assigned to a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike and required to be displayed pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3) shall be displayed on the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike at all times in such manner as the chief administrator may, by regulation, prescribe. No number other than the number assigned by the chief administrator, or a comparable identification number of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike properly registered in another state, shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the cowling, except that racing numbers on a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike being operated in prearranged organized special events may be temporarily displayed for the duration of the race.  L.1973, c.307, s.8; amended 1985, c.375, s.9; 2009, c.275, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-9 - Production of certificate.

39:3C-9 Production of certificate.  9. a. Every person operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered or transferred in accordance with any of the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) shall, upon demand of any law enforcement officer, duly authorized conservation police officer of the Division of Fish and Wildlife or park police officer or law enforcement operation officer of the Division of Parks and Forestry within the Department of Environmental Protection, or any other police officer, produce for inspection the certificate of registration and shall furnish to the officer any information necessary for the identification of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike and its owner. The failure to produce the certificate of registration when operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands and waters, or when crossing a public highway, shall be presumptive evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction of operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike which is not registered as required by P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.).  b. A person less than 18 years of age who operates a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or a dirt bike which is registered in this State shall produce upon demand a certificate indicating that person's successful completion of a safety education and training course established or certified by the commissioner in accordance with section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15). The failure to produce the certificate when operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters, or when crossing a public highway, shall be presumptive evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction of the operation of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike in violation of the requirement in subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16).  L.1973, c.307, s.9; amended 1985, c.375, s.10; 1991, c.322, s.2; 2009, c.275, s.9; 2019, c.407, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-10 - Change of address, public awareness campaign.

39:3C-10 Change of address, public awareness campaign.  10. a. It shall be the duty of every owner holding a certificate of registration to notify the commission, in writing, of any change of residence of such person within one week after the change occurs. b. The chief administrator shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the importance of maintaining a current address with the commission. L.1973, c.307, s.10; amended 2007, c.281, s.1; 2009, c.275, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-11 - Transfer of ownership.

39:3C-11 Transfer of ownership.  11. In accordance with the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.), whenever there is a change of ownership for which a registration certificate has previously been issued, the new owner shall apply for a new certificate. The new owner shall set forth the original number issued in the application accompanied by the old registration, if available, and with the required fee submitted to the commission, for registration. The new owner shall demonstrate to the commission a notarized bill of sale, assignable certificate of origin, or other formal proof of ownership deemed acceptable by the commission when transferring ownership or selling a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike. L.1973, c.307, s.11; amended 1985, c.375, s.11; 2009, c.275, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-12 - Notification of destruction, theft, permanent removal.

39:3C-12 Notification of destruction, theft, permanent removal.  12. It shall be the duty of every owner of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered pursuant to P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) to notify the commission, in writing, of the destruction, theft, or permanent removal of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike from the State, to surrender the certificate of registration within 10 days in the event of the destruction, theft, or permanent removal of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike from the State.  L.1973, c.307, s.12; amended 1985, c.375, s.12; 2009, c.275, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-13 - Permit for park use.

39:3C-13 Permit for park use.  13. No political subdivision of the State shall require additional licensing or registration of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes which are covered by the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.).  Nothing herein shall prohibit the requirement of a permit by State or local parks for use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes on park lands or in any way affect the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection, the commissioner thereof, or those responsible for the operation of a park from adopting rules and regulations concerning the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes.  L.1973, c.307, s.13; amended 1985, c.375, s.13; 2009, c.275, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-14 - Environmental regulations.

39:3C-14 Environmental regulations.  14. The commissioner, with a view towards minimizing detrimental effects on the environment and protecting public safety, shall adopt rules and regulations relating to and including, but not limited to, the following:  a. Use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes, insofar as fish, wildlife, and plantlife resources, and public safety are affected;  b. Use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes on public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection; and  c. Use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes at three sites on State-owned land pursuant to section 38 of P.L.2009, c.275 (C.13:1L-5.1).  The commissioner may locate, designate, and make available by the effective date of P.L.1991, c.322 appropriate areas of public lands upon which snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and dirt bike safety education and training programs established or certified by the commissioner in accordance with section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15) may be conducted. The commissioner shall report to the Legislature and the Governor within one year after the effective date of P.L.1991, c.322 on the size and location of the public lands located, designated, and made available; on the frequency of the use, or the estimated frequency of use, of these public lands for safety education and training programs; and the environmental impact of this use on the lands.  L.1973, c.307, s.14; amended 1985, c.375, s.14; 1991, c.322, s.3; 2009, c.275, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-15 - Commissioner's rules, regulations.

39:3C-15 Commissioner's rules, regulations.  15. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations relating to and including, but not limited to:  a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.275). b. Establishment of a comprehensive snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and dirt bike information and safety education and training program.  c. Granting of permits for the conduct of all prearranged special events as provided in P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.), including those permits necessary for special events conducted on public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection.  In accordance with the requirement in subsection b. of this section, the commissioner shall certify snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and dirt bike safety education and training programs to be offered by public or private agencies or organizations, the successful completion of which shall satisfy the training requirements in subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16). A person less than 16 years of age participating in an all-terrain vehicle safety education and training course established or certified by the commissioner shall operate during the training only an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity of 90 cubic centimeters or less.  L.1973, c.307, s.15; amended 1985, c.375, s.15; 1991, c.322, s.4; 2009, c.275, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-16 - Age requirements.

39:3C-16 Age requirements.  16. a. A person under the age of 14 years shall not operate or be permitted to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters or across a public highway.  b. A person less than 16 years of age shall not operate on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters.  c. A person less than 18 years of age shall not operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered in this State on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State unless the person has completed a safety education and training course established or certified by the commissioner pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15). At all times during the operation of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike the person shall possess a certificate indicating successful completion of the course. L.1973, c.307, s.16; amended 1985, c.375, s.16; 1991, c.322, s.5; 2009, c.275, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-17 - Operational limitations.

39:3C-17 Operational limitations.  17. a. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon limited access highways or within the right-of-way limits thereof.  b. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon the main traveled portion or the plowed snowbanks of any public street or highway or within the right-of-way limits thereof except as follows:  (1) Properly registered snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes may cross, as directly as possible, public streets or highways, except limited access highways, provided that such crossing can be made in safety and that it does not interfere with the free movement of vehicular traffic approaching from either direction on the public street or highway. Prior to making any such crossing, the operator shall bring the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike to a complete stop. It shall be the responsibility of the operator of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike to yield the right-of-way to all vehicular traffic upon any public street or highway before crossing the public street or highway.  (2) Whenever it is impracticable to gain immediate access to an area adjacent to a public highway where a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is to be operated, the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike may be operated adjacent and parallel to the public highway for the purpose of gaining access to the area of operation. This subsection shall apply to the operation of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike from the point where the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is unloaded from a motorized conveyance to the area where it is to be operated, or from the area where operated to a motorized conveyance, when the loading or unloading cannot be effected in the immediate vicinity of the area of operation without causing a hazard to vehicular traffic approaching from either direction on the public highway. The loading or unloading must be accomplished with due regard to safety, at the nearest possible point to the area of operation.  L.1973, c.307, s.17; amended 1985, c.375, s.17; 2009, c.275, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:3C-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:3C-18 - Operation on property of others; limitations of liability.

39:3C-18 Operation on property of others; limitations of liability.  18. a. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on the property of another without receiving the consent of the owner of the property and the person who has a contractual right to the use of the property.  b. No person shall continue to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on the property of another after consent, as provided in subsection a. above, has been withdrawn.  c. No owner of real property and no person or entity having a contractual right to the use of real property, no matter where the property is situate in this State, shall assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury or damage to an owner, operator, or occupant of a snowmobile, all terrain vehicle, or dirt bike if the injury or damage occurs during, or arises out of the operation or use of, the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike unless: (1) the operation or use is with the express consent of the owner and contractual user of the property, and (2) the provisions of P.L.1968, c.73 (C.2A:42A-2 et seq.) or P.L.1985, c.431 (C.2A:42A-6 et seq.) do not limit liability. This subsection shall not limit the liability which would otherwise exist for the willful or malicious creation of a hazardous condition.  L.1973, c.307, s.18; amended 1985, c.375, s.18; 1991, c.496, s.8; 2009, c.275, s.18.