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MN Stat § 84.8031 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.8031 — Grant-in-aid Applications; Review Period.

84.8031 GRANT-IN-AID APPLICATIONS; REVIEW PERIOD. The commissioner must review an off-road vehicle grant-in-aid application and, if approved, begin public review of the application within 60 days after the completed application has been locally approved and submitted to an area parks and trails office. If the commissioner fails to approve or deny the application within 60 days after submission, the application is deemed approved and the commissioner must provide for a 30-day public review period. If the commissioner denies an application, the commissioner must provide the applicant with a written explanation for denying the application at the time the applicant is notified of the denial. History:  1Sp2015 c 4 art 4 s 8; 2017 c 93 art 2 s 6
MN Stat § 84.8045 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.8045 — Restrictions On Off-road Vehicle Trails.

84.8045 RESTRICTIONS ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS. Notwithstanding any provision of sections 84.797 to 84.804 or other law to the contrary, the commissioner shall not permit land administered by the commissioner in Cass, Crow Wing, and Hubbard Counties to be used or developed for trails primarily for off-road vehicles as defined in section 84.797, subdivision 7, except: (1) upon approval by the legislature; or (2) in designated off-road vehicle use areas. History:  2007 c 57 art 1 s 26; 2010 c 382 s 17
MN Stat § 84.81 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.81 — Definitions.

84.81 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For the purposes of Laws 1967, chapter 876, the terms defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them. Subd. 2. Person. "Person" includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not. Subd. 3. Snowmobile. "Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle originally manufactured and designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners. Snowmobile does not include the following vehicles equipped with aftermarket ski and track configurations: (1) an all-terrain vehicle defined in section 84.92; (2) an off-highway motorcycle defined in section 84.787; (3) an off-road vehicle defined in section 84.797; (4) a mini truck defined in section 169.011; (5) a utility task vehicle described in section 169.045; or (6) any other vehicle being operated off road. Subd. 4. Owner. "Owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a snowmobile entitled to the use or possession thereof. Subd. 5. Operate. "Operate" means to ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile. Subd. 6. Operator. "Operator" means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile. Subd. 7. Register. "Register" means the act of assigning a registration number to a snowmobile. Subd. 8. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources acting directly or through the commissioner's authorized agent. Subd. 9. Roadway. "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. Subd. 10. Dealer. "Dealer" means a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of selling snowmobiles at wholesale or retail. Subd. 11. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing snowmobiles. Subd. 12. Collector snowmobile. "Collector snowmobile" means a snowmobile that is 25 years old or older, was originally produced as a separate identifiable make by a manufacturer, and is owned and operated solely as a collector's item. Subd. 13. Metal traction device. "Metal traction device" means any metal device or array of metal devices attached to a snowmobile track to enhance traction that is: (1) made of metal, except that metal cleats affixed perpendicular to the direction of travel of a snowmobile track which was manufactured in 1981 or earlier shall not be considered a metal traction device; or (2) affixed to a snowmobile track with metal components that extend more than one-fourth inch from the bottom of the track. History:  1967 c 876 s 3; 1969 c 695 s 1,2; 1969 c 1129 art 10 s 2; 1971 c 577 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1995 c 1 s 5; 1999 c 231 s 86; 2014 c 289 s 8
MN Stat § 84.821 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.821 — Requirements Of Snowmobile Makers.

84.821 REQUIREMENTS OF SNOWMOBILE MAKERS. Subdivision 1. Identification number. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota, shall bear the maker's permanent identification number stamped in letters and numbers in the form and at a location prescribed by rule of the commissioner. Subd. 2. Area for registration number. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota, shall be designed and made to provide an area on which to affix the registration number. This area shall be at a location and of dimensions prescribed by rule of the commissioner. History:  1971 c 577 s 6; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 84.84 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.84 — Transfer Or Termination Of Snowmobile Ownership.

84.84 TRANSFER OR TERMINATION OF SNOWMOBILE OWNERSHIP. (a) Within 15 days after the transfer of ownership, or any part thereof, other than a security interest, or the destruction or abandonment of any snowmobile, written notice of the transfer or destruction or abandonment shall be given to the commissioner in such form as the commissioner shall prescribe. (b) An application for transfer must be executed by the registered owner and the purchaser using a bill of sale that includes the vehicle serial number. (c) The purchaser is subject to the penalties imposed by section 84.88 if the purchaser fails to apply for transfer of ownership as provided under this subdivision. Every owner or part owner of a snowmobile shall, upon failure to give notice of destruction or abandonment, be subject to the penalties imposed by section 84.88. History:  1967 c 876 s 6; 1986 c 444; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 4 s 11
MN Stat § 84.85 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.85 — Licensing By Political Subdivisions.

84.85 LICENSING BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. No political subdivision of this state shall require licensing or registration of snowmobiles covered by the provisions of Laws 1967, chapter 876. History:   1967 c 876 s 7
MN Stat § 84.862 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.862 — Snowmobile Training Required.

84.862 SNOWMOBILE TRAINING REQUIRED. Subdivision 1. Youth and adult safety training. (a) Any resident born after December 31, 1976, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess: (1) a valid snowmobile safety certificate; (2) a driver's license that has a valid snowmobile qualification indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12; or (3) an identification card that has a valid snowmobile qualification indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12. (b) For youth or adults taking the youth course, the certificate or qualification indicator may only be issued upon successful completion of a course authorized under section 84.86. Either the youth course under this paragraph or the adult course under paragraph (c) may be completed by persons 16 years of age or older. (c) Persons 16 years of age or older may take the adult snowmobile safety training course. The certificate or qualification indicator may only be issued upon successful completion of a safety course designed for adults or persons 16 years of age or older. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 2004 c 255 s 51] Subd. 2a. Certificates issued in other states. If a person completes a safety course in another state that is recognized by the commissioner under a reciprocity agreement or certified by the commissioner as substantially similar to requirements in this state, evidence that the person has completed that course is acceptable in lieu of a certificate under this section. Subd. 3. Training for offenders. Any person who is convicted for a second or subsequent speeding violation in a snowmobile season, or any conviction for careless or reckless operation of a snowmobile, must successfully complete a training course in subdivision 1 before continuing operation of a snowmobile. History:  1997 c 216 s 64; 1999 c 231 s 91,92; 2001 c 185 s 10,11; 2003 c 28 art 1 s 7; 2004 c 255 s 10-12
MN Stat § 84.871 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.871 — Equipment Requirements.

84.871 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Mufflers. Except as provided in this section, every snowmobile shall be equipped at all times with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall snowmobile noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. This section does not apply to organized races or similar competitive events held on (1) private lands, with the permission of the owner, lessee, or custodian of the land; (2) public lands and water under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources, with the commissioner's permission; or (3) other public lands, with the consent of the public agency owning the land. No person shall have for sale, sell, or offer for sale on any new snowmobile any muffler that fails to comply with the specifications required by the rules of the commissioner after the effective date of the rules. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1999 c 4 s 5] History:  1969 c 695 s 9; 1969 c 1129 art 10 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1998 c 401 s 23
MN Stat § 84.8712 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.8712 — Metal Traction Devices; Prohibition On Paved Trails.

84.8712 METAL TRACTION DEVICES; PROHIBITION ON PAVED TRAILS. Subdivision 1. Prohibition. A person may not use a snowmobile with metal traction devices on a paved public trail that is designated closed to such use by a local government with jurisdiction over the trail or on a paved state trail or any portion of a paved state trail that is designated closed to such use by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Civil citation; authority to issue. Conservation officers and other licensed peace officers may issue civil citations to a person who operates a snowmobile in violation of this section. The citation must impose a penalty of $50 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and $500 for third and subsequent offenses. Subd. 3. Appeals. Civil citations for offenses under this section may be appealed under the procedures in section 116.072, subdivision 6, if the recipient of the citation requests a hearing by notifying the commissioner in writing within 15 days after receipt of the citation. For the purposes of the enforcement of this section, the terms "commissioner" and "agency" as used in section 116.072 mean the commissioner of natural resources. If a hearing is not requested within the 15-day period, the citation becomes a final order not subject to further review. Subd. 4. Enforcement. Civil citations for offenses under this section may be enforced under section 116.072, subdivision 9. If a person fails to pay a penalty owed under this section, the person may not operate a snowmobile until the penalty is paid. Penalty amounts must be remitted within 30 days of issuance of the penalty citation. Subd. 5. Allocation of penalty amounts. Penalty amounts collected from civil citations issued under this section are deposited to the unit of government employing the officer that issues the civil citation. The commissioner must deposit penalty amounts received by the state in the snowmobile trails and enforcement account established by section 84.83, subdivision 1. The penalty amounts in the account must be dedicated for the repair of paved public trails. Subd. 6. Selecting remedy. A person operating a snowmobile in violation of this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $50 for the first offense, no more than $300 for the second offense, and no more than $600 for the third and subsequent offenses. A peace officer may not seek both civil and petty misdemeanor penalties for a violation of this section. History:  1999 c 4 s 2; 1999 c 231 s 93; 2000 c 324 s 1-4; 2004 c 221 s 12; 2005 c 10 art 1 s 17-20; 2012 c 277 art 1 s 10
MN Stat § 84.88 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.88 — Penalties.

84.88 PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Penalty. Any person who shall violate any provision of sections 84.81 to 84.89 or any rule of the commissioner of natural resources or of the commissioner of public safety promulgated pursuant to law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Owner's penalty. A person registered as owner of a snowmobile may be fined not to exceed $300 if a snowmobile bearing the person's registration number is operated contrary to the provisions of sections 84.81 to 84.88, or 97B.091. The registered owner may not be so fined if (a) the snowmobile was reported as stolen to the commissioner or a law enforcement agency at the time of the alleged unlawful act, or if (b) the registered owner demonstrates that the snowmobile either was stolen or was not in use at the time of the alleged unlawful act, or if (c) the registered owner furnishes to law enforcement officers upon request the identity of the person in actual physical control of the snowmobile at the time of such violation. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to any person who rents or leases a snowmobile if such person keeps a record of the name and address of the person or persons renting or leasing such snowmobile, the registration number thereof, the departure date and time, and expected time of return thereof. Such record shall be preserved for at least six months and shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein was the operator thereof at the time it was operated contrary to sections 84.81 to 84.88, or 97B.091. The provisions of this subdivision do not prohibit or limit the prosecution of a snowmobile operator for violating any of the sections referred to in this subdivision. History:  1967 c 876 s 10; 1969 c 1129 art 10 s 2; 1971 c 23 s 10; 1971 c 491 s 3; 1971 c 577 s 10; 1973 c 701 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 386 art 4 s 14; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 84.89 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.89 — Confiscating Snowmobile Used In Burglary.

84.89 CONFISCATING SNOWMOBILE USED IN BURGLARY. A law enforcement officer shall seize any snowmobile, as defined in section 84.81, used for the purpose of gaining access to property for the purpose of committing the crime of burglary, as defined in section 609.582. Any snowmobile seized pursuant to this section shall be held, subject to the order of the district court of the county in which the burglary was committed, and shall be confiscated after conviction of the person from whom the snowmobile was seized and disposed of in accordance with the procedure provided for equipment used in committing game and fish violations by section 97A.225, except that the balance of the proceeds from the sale of a confiscated snowmobile which are paid into the state treasury shall be credited to the general fund. History:  1969 c 176 s 1; 1969 c 399 s 1; 1986 c 386 art 4 s 15; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 1
MN Stat § 84.9011 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.9011 — Off-highway Vehicle Safety And Conservation Program.

84.9011 OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Creation. The commissioner of natural resources shall establish a program to promote the safe and responsible operation of off-highway vehicles in a manner that does not harm the environment. Subd. 2. Agreements. (a) The commissioner shall enter into agreements with organizations for volunteer services that promote the safe and responsible operation of off-highway vehicles in a manner that does not harm the environment to maintain, make improvements to, and monitor trails on state forest land and other public lands. The organizations shall promote the operation of off-highway vehicles in a safe and responsible manner that complies with the laws and rules that relate to the operation of off-highway vehicles. (b) The organizations may provide assistance to the department in locating, recruiting, and training instructors for off-highway vehicle training programs. (c) The commissioner may provide assistance to enhance the comfort and safety of volunteers and to facilitate the implementation and administration of the safety and conservation program. (d) The commissioner shall establish standards, train, and certify organizations and individuals participating as volunteers under this section. The training shall include: (1) the identification of invasive species; (2) correctly reporting the location of invasive species; and (3) basic global positioning system operation. Subd. 3. Worker displacement prohibited. The commissioner may not enter into any agreement that has the purpose of or results in the displacement of public employees by volunteers participating in the off-highway safety and conservation program under this section. The commissioner must certify to the appropriate bargaining agent that the work performed by a volunteer will not result in the displacement of currently employed workers or workers on seasonal layoff or layoff from a substantially equivalent position, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours of nonovertime work, wages, or other employment benefits. Subd. 4. Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Advisory Council. The commissioner of natural resources shall appoint an Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Advisory Council to advise the commissioner on: (1) off-highway vehicle safety; and (2) standards and certification for organizations and individuals participating as volunteers under this section. History:   2007 c 57 art 1 s 27
MN Stat § 84.911 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.911 — Reports Of Death.

84.911 REPORTS OF DEATH. Subdivision 1.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 6.  [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 7. Coroner to report death. Every coroner or medical examiner shall report in writing to the Department of Natural Resources the death of any person within the jurisdiction of the coroner or medical examiner as the result of an accident involving an off-road recreational vehicle, as defined in section 169A.03, subdivision 16, and the circumstances of the accident. The report shall be made within 15 days after the death. In the case of drivers killed in off-road recreational vehicle accidents and of the death of passengers 14 years of age or older, who die within four hours after accident, the coroner or medical examiner shall examine the body and shall make tests as are necessary to determine the presence and percentage concentration of alcohol, and drugs if feasible, in the blood of the victim. This information shall be included in each report submitted pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision and shall be tabulated by the Department of Natural Resources. Periodically, the commissioner of natural resources must transmit a summary of the reports to the commissioner of public safety. History:  1987 c 368 s 4; 1990 c 391 art 8 s 13,14; 1992 c 570 art 2 s 2; 1994 c 615 s 3; 1995 c 185 s 1; 1Sp1997 c 2 s 3; 2000 c 478 art 2 s 7
MN Stat § 84.915 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.915 — Land Use For Certain Vehicles Restricted.

84.915 LAND USE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES RESTRICTED. After June 1, 1993, the commissioner may not allow the use of state lands or acquire private lands for development or operation of a motor sports area for use by all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, or four-wheel drive trucks without legislative approval. This restriction does not apply to recreational trails. History:   1993 c 203 s 1
MN Stat § 84.923 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.923 — Requirements Of Makers Of All-terrain Vehicles.

84.923 REQUIREMENTS OF MAKERS OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES. Subdivision 1. Identification number. All vehicles made after January 1, 1985, and sold in the state, must have manufacturer's permanent identification number stamped in letters and numbers on the vehicle in the form and at a location prescribed by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Registration number. All vehicles made after January 1, 1985, and sold in the state, must be designed and made to provide an area to affix the registration number. This area shall be at a location and of dimensions prescribed by the commissioner. History:   1984 c 647 s 3
MN Stat § 84.924 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 83A - 84 — Natural Resources|Chapter 84 — Department Of Natural Resources|Section 84.924 — Rulemaking; Accident Report.

84.924 RULEMAKING; ACCIDENT REPORT. Subdivision 1. Commissioner of natural resources. With a view of achieving proper use of all-terrain vehicles consistent with protection of the environment, the commissioner of natural resources shall adopt rules under chapter 14 relating to: (1) registration of all-terrain vehicles and display of registration numbers; (2) use of all-terrain vehicles insofar as game and fish resources are affected; (3) use of all-terrain vehicles on public lands and waters; (4) uniform signs to be used by the state, counties, and cities necessary or desirable to control, direct, or regulate the operation and use of all-terrain vehicles; and (5) specifications relating to all-terrain vehicle mufflers. Subd. 2. Commissioner of public safety. The commissioner of public safety may adopt rules under chapter 14 regulating the use of all-terrain vehicles on streets and highways. Subd. 3. Accident report; requirement and form. The operator and an officer investigating an accident of an all-terrain vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury requiring medical attention or hospitalization to or death of a person or total damage to an extent of $500 or more shall within ten business days forward a written report of the accident to the commissioner of natural resources on a form prescribed by either the commissioner of natural resources or by the commissioner of public safety. If the operator is killed or is unable to file a report due to incapacitation, any peace officer investigating the accident shall file the accident report within ten business days. Periodically, the commissioner of natural resources must transmit a summary of the accident reports to the commissioner of public safety. History:  1986 c 452 s 10; 1989 c 331 s 13; 1993 c 184 s 3,4; 1994 c 615 s 4