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23 V.S.A. § 3207f
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3207f. Persons under 21; alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more

§ 3207f. Persons under 21; alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more|(a) A person under the age of 21 who operates, attempts to operate, or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile on any lands, waters, or public highways of this State when the person's alcohol concentration is 0.02 or more commits a civil traffic violation subject to the jurisdiction of the Judicial Bureau and subject to the following sanctions:  (1) For a first violation, the person's privilege to operate a snowmobile on any lands, waters, or public highways of this State shall be suspended for six months and until the person complies with section 1209a of this title. (2) For a second or subsequent violation, the person's privilege to operate a snowmobile on any lands, waters, or public highways of this State shall be suspended until the person reaches the age of 21 or for one year, whichever is longer, and complies with section 1209a of this title.   (b) Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection (a) of this section to the contrary, a person's privilege to operate that has been suspended under this section shall not be reinstated until the Commissioner has received satisfactory evidence that the provider of the therapy program has been paid in full.(c) If a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is violating this section, the officer may request the person to submit to a breath test using a preliminary screening device approved by the Commissioner of Health. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in sections 1202 and 1203 of this title:  (1) the results of the test shall be admissible evidence in a proceeding under this section; and (2) there shall be no statutory right to counsel prior to the administration of the test.   (d) A refusal to submit to an evidentiary test shall be considered a violation of this section.(e) In a proceeding under this section, if there was at any time within two hours of operating, attempting to operate, or being in actual physical control of a snowmobile on the lands, waters, or public highways of this State an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person's alcohol concentration was 0.02 or more at the time of operating, attempting to operate, or being in actual physical control.(f) The alcohol program required under this section shall be administered by the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs and shall take into consideration any particular treatment needs of operators under the age of 21.(g) A charge of violating this section shall not bar prosecution for any crime, including a prosecution under section 3207a of this title. (Added 1997, No. 57, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; amended 1997, No. 121 (Adj. Sess.), § 28.)
23 V.S.A. § 3208
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3208. Administration and enforcement

§ 3208. Administration and enforcement|(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, except as otherwise provided, and may adopt rules prescribing forms and procedures for application and registration as necessary to carry its provisions into effect.(b) The Secretary of Natural Resources shall provide to the Agency of Transportation a list of public lands, public waters and natural areas on or over which a snowmobile may not be operated. The information provided shall be incorporated in the booklet made available pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.(c) This subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter, together with the list provided by the Secretary of Natural Resources, shall be printed in booklet form and made available to the public by the Agency of Transportation.(d) The provisions of this subchapter and rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be enforced by law enforcement officers as defined in section 3302 of this title in accordance with the provisions of 4 V.S.A. chapter 29. Testimony of a witness as to the existence of navigation or snowmobile control signs, signals, or markings shall be prima facie evidence that such control, sign, signal, or marking existed pursuant to a lawful statute, regulation, or ordinance and that the defendant was lawfully required to obey a direction of such device.(e) Law enforcement officers as defined in section 3302 of this title may conduct safety inspections on snowmobiles stopped for other snowmobile law violations on the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System. Safety inspections may also be conducted in a designated area by law enforcement officials. A designated area shall be warned solely by blue lights either on a stationary snowmobile parked on a trail or on a cruiser parked at a roadside trail crossing. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. June 21, 1994; 2003, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 2017, No. 71, § 19; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 234.)
23 V.S.A. § 3209
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3209. Defacing manufacturer identification and serial numbers

§ 3209. Defacing manufacturer identification and serial numbers|A person shall not willfully change or attempt to change, or tamper with, obliterate, deface, or in any manner interfere with the original or assigned motor number or manufacturer's serial number of any snowmobile. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1994.)
23 V.S.A. § 3209a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3209a. Placing and defacing trail signs

§ 3209a. Placing and defacing trail signs|(a) A landowner or VAST may place snowmobile trail signs, markers, or posters on or adjacent to a snowmobile trail maintained by VAST if the landowner has granted permission for use of the land and for placement of the signs, markers, or posters.(b) A person may not remove, deface, alter, or destroy trail signs, markers, or posters erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section without the permission of VAST.(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall not prevent a landowner from removing signs, markers, or posters that have been erected without permission of the landowner or that remain on the property after permission has been withdrawn. (Added 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1994.)
23 V.S.A. § 3210
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3210. Municipal ordinances

§ 3210. Municipal ordinances|Municipalities shall have the power to adopt ordinances pursuant to 24 V.S.A. chapter 59 for the purpose of regulating the time, manner, and location of operation of snowmobiles within their limits, provided such ordinances do not controvert the provisions of this subchapter. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 3211
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3211. Crashes; duty to stop and report

§ 3211. Crashes; duty to stop and report|(a) The operator of a snowmobile who has caused or is involved in a crash resulting in injury to any person or property, other than the snowmobile then under his or her control, shall immediately stop and render such assistance as may be reasonably necessary. The operator shall give his or her name, residence, registration number, and the name of the owner of the snowmobile to the party whose person or property is injured.(b) The operator of a snowmobile involved in a crash resulting in death or injury to any person, or damage to property other than the snowmobile he or she is operating, in excess of $500.00, shall immediately notify a law enforcement officer and file a report of the incident with the Commissioner within 72 hours, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1994.)
23 V.S.A. § 3212
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3212. Attempting to elude a law enforcement officer

§ 3212. Attempting to elude a law enforcement officer|An operator of a snowmobile shall bring the snowmobile to a stop and not attempt to elude a law enforcement officer when signaled to do so by a law enforcement officer wearing insignia identifying him or her as such, or operating a law enforcement vehicle or snowmobile sounding a siren or displaying a flashing blue or blue and white signal lamp. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 1994.)
23 V.S.A. § 3213
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3213. Proof of payment of tax

§ 3213. Proof of payment of tax|(a) No license, permits, registration, or similar authorization to own or operate any snowmobile shall be issued under this subchapter until proof of payment of or exemption from the tax imposed by 32 V.S.A. chapter 233 has been established in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Taxes.(b) A current or expired registration certificate or other acceptable proof from the state or province of residence shall suffice as proof of payment of the tax referred to in subsection (a) of this section for persons applying for nonresident registration in this State. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1987, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. June 21, 1994.)
23 V.S.A. § 3214
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3214. Allocation of fees and penalties; liability insurance; authority to contract for law enforcement services

§ 3214. Allocation of fees and penalties; liability insurance; authority to contract for law enforcement services|(a) The amount of $5.00 from the sale of every resident and nonresident snowmobile registration shall be allocated to the Transportation Fund. The balance of fees and penalties collected under this subchapter, except interest, shall be remitted to the Agency of Natural Resources, which may retain for its use up to $11,500.00 during each fiscal year for oversight of the Statewide Snowmobile Trail Program, and the remainder shall be allocated to VAST for:  (1) Development and maintenance of the Statewide Snowmobile Trail Program (SSTP). (2) Procuring trails' liability insurance in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. (3) Contracting for law enforcement services with any constable, sheriff's department, municipal police department, the Department of Public Safety, or the Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The allocation for snowmobile law enforcement services shall be an amount equal to $5.00 from the sale of every resident and nonresident snowmobile registration. If this allocation for law enforcement services is not fully expended, the unexpended amount carried forward may be used to purchase capital equipment to aid law enforcement in the provision of services. VAST shall include proposed spending on law enforcement services and on capital equipment as part of the annual expenditure plan required by section 3215 of this chapter. The Departments of Public Safety and of Fish and Wildlife are authorized to contract with VAST to provide law enforcement services.   (b) VAST shall purchase a trails' liability insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00. The State of Vermont shall be named an additional insured. The policy shall extend to all VAST affiliated snowmobile clubs and their respective employees and agents to provide for trails' liability coverage for development and maintenance of the Statewide Snowmobile Trail Program, including groomer use and operation. The Office of the Secretary of Administration shall assist VAST with the procurement of trails liability and other related insurance.(c) Nothing contained in this section shall authorize or create any cause of action to accrue or to be maintained against the State of Vermont.(d) Any fees and penalties allocated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not revert but shall be available until spent. Any accrued interest shall be deposited in the Transportation Fund. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1987, No. 89, § 313; 1987, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 18, eff. June 21, 1994: 1995, No. 63, § 214, eff. May 4, 1995; 2005, No. 215 (Adj. Sess.), § 281; 2009, No. 50, § 60; 2011, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 10; 2013, No. 50, § E.101.5; 2013, No. 189 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
23 V.S.A. § 3215
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3215. Expenditure plan

§ 3215. Expenditure plan|VAST shall prepare a plan for the expenditure of funds for the SSTP that are allocated in section 3214 of this title and shall submit this plan to the Governor's Snowmobile Council for its review, advice, and consent. The plan shall include provisions for:  (1) administration of the program; (2) trail development and maintenance including contractual arrangements where appropriate; and (3) periodic audits if requested by the Council or Auditor of Accounts. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. June 21, 1994; 2005, No. 93 (Adj. Sess.), § 81.)
23 V.S.A. § 3217
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3217. Liability insurance; trail maintenance

§ 3217. Liability insurance; trail maintenance|The State may extend coverage of its liability insurance to parties under contract with the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation for development and maintenance of the snowmobile trail system. Insurance coverage shall match the State's current financial liability limits and shall be limited to those activities defined by the development and maintenance contract. The Secretary of Administration shall pay for this extended coverage with funds from snowmobile registration receipts. (Added 1987, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; amended 2013, No. 50, § E.101.6.)
23 V.S.A. § 3218
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3218. Law enforcement officer's testimony

§ 3218. Law enforcement officer's testimony|In any proceeding under this subchapter, a law enforcement officer's testimony that he or she is certified pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 2358 shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. (Added 1999, No. 20, § 12.)
23 V.S.A. § 3219
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3219. Administrative penalties

§ 3219. Administrative penalties|(a) The Commissioner may impose an administrative penalty of not more than $250.00 against VAST or its agent for each violation of this subchapter or the rules adopted thereunder. A penalty arising from a single violation may be assessed against VAST or its agent, as may be appropriate, but not against both.(b) Each violation is a separate and distinct offense, and, in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance may be deemed a separate and distinct offense. In no event shall the maximum penalty imposed for a continuing offense exceed $500.00.(c) The Commissioner shall adopt rules establishing a schedule of administrative penalties to be imposed under this section. Penalties shall be based on the severity and frequency of the violation.(d) VAST or its agent shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing on any alleged violation. Service of the notice shall be sent by first-class mail. The notice shall include the following:  (1) a factual description of the alleged violation; (2) a reference to the particular statute or rule allegedly violated; (3) the amount of the proposed administrative penalty; and (4) a warning that the right to a hearing will be deemed waived and a penalty will be imposed if no hearing is requested within 15 days from the date of the notice, and that failure to pay a penalty may result in suspension or cancellation of the privilege of issuing registrations pursuant to the provisions of section 3204 of this title by VAST or its agent.   (e) When VAST or its agent receives notice under subsection (d) of this section, it shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing unless, within 15 days from the date of the notice, a hearing is requested in writing. If the right to a hearing is waived, the Commissioner shall issue a final order finding VAST or its agent in default and imposing the penalty.(f) The provisions of sections 105, 106, and 107 of this title shall apply to hearings conducted under this section.(g) The Commissioner may collect an unpaid administrative penalty by filing a civil action in Superior Court or through any other means available to State agencies.(h) If a penalty is not paid within 60 days after it is imposed, the Commissioner may suspend or cancel the privilege of issuing registrations granted to VAST or its agent under the provisions of section 3204 of this title.(i) The remedies authorized by this section shall be in addition to any other civil or criminal remedies provided by law for a violation of this subchapter.(j) All penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the Transportation Fund. (Added 2011, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.)
23 V.S.A. § 3301
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3301. Declaration of policy

§ 3301. Declaration of policy|It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation, and equipment of vessels and to promote uniformity of laws relating to the use, operation, and equipment of vessels. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 235.)
23 V.S.A. § 3303
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3303. Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited

§ 3303. Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited|Except for motorboats exempt from numbering under subdivisions 3307(a)(2)-(6) of this title, every motorboat on the waters of this State shall be numbered. A person shall not operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat on such waters unless the motorboat is numbered in accordance with this subchapter, or in accordance with applicable federal law, or in accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state, and unless:  (1) the certificate of number awarded to such motorboat is currently valid; and (2) the identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of such motorboat. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2015, No. 47, § 48; 2021, No. 76, § 12.)
23 V.S.A. § 3304
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3304. Classification

§ 3304. Classification|Motorboats subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be divided into four classes as follows:Class A. Less than 16 feet in length.Class 1. 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length.Class 2. 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length.Class 3. 40 feet or over. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 3305a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3305a. Privilege to operate a vessel; suspension of privilege; minimum age for operation of a motorboat

§ 3305a. Privilege to operate a vessel; suspension of privilege; minimum age for operation of a motorboat|(a) An individual who meets the applicable requirements of this subchapter shall have the privilege to operate a vessel on the public waters of this State, as those waters are defined in 10 V.S.A. § 1422.(b) An individual whose privilege to operate a vessel has been suspended shall not operate, attempt to operate, or be in actual physical control of a vessel on the public waters of this State until the privilege to operate a vessel has been reinstated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.(c) An individual under 12 years of age shall not operate a motorboat powered by more than six horsepower on the public waters of this State. (Added 1989, No. 65, § 3; amended 2021, No. 76, § 13.)
23 V.S.A. § 3307
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 29 - Snowmobiles, Vessels, and Water Sports|§ 3307. Exemption from Vermont numbering provisions

§ 3307. Exemption from Vermont numbering provisions|(a) A motorboat is not required to have a Vermont number under this chapter if it is:  (1) already covered by a number in effect that has been awarded to it under federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state if the boat has not been within the State for more than 90 days; (2) a motorboat from a country other than the United States if the boat has not been within the State for more than 90 days; (3) a motorboat owned by a state or subdivision of a state and used principally for governmental purposes and that is clearly identifiable as such, provided that the state or subdivision has jurisdiction over the motorboat and follows the guidance of 33 C.F.R. § 173.19; (4) a vessel's lifeboat; (5) licensed, numbered, or otherwise registered under New Hampshire laws for operation on waters in that state, but only when it is operated on such parts of the Connecticut River and impoundments of the river as may lie in Vermont and only when and to the same extent as New Hampshire laws allow motorboats licensed, numbered, or otherwise recognized by Vermont laws as being registered for lawful operation on waters within Vermont to be operated on such parts of the Connecticut River and impoundments of the river as may be in New Hampshire; (6) a motorboat that has a valid marine document issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or any successor federal agency.   (b) Any exemptions provided in this section shall apply to an owner or operator of a motorboat only to the extent that under the laws of the foreign country or state of his or her residence like exemptions and privileges are granted to operators and owners of motorboats duly registered under the laws of this State.(c) Failure to meet one of the exemptions of this section will require registration and numbering in Vermont. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1985, No. 90, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1986; 2015, No. 47, § 49; 2021, No. 76, § 14.)