New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle I - Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation › Chapter V - Marine And Recreational Vehicles › Subchapter B - Snowmobiles › Part 458 - Conduct Of Snowmobile Special Events › Section 458.1 - Preliminary preparations

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) At
					 least 15 days prior to the date of the proposed special event, to be held at a
					 specific location within the boundaries of New York State, the sponsor of such
					 special event shall file an application with the commissioner and obtain a
					 permit from him. Insurance coverage shall be provided by the sponsor in
					 accordance with current requirements of the commissioner.
(b) When special events are proposed to be
					 conducted on privately owned lands, a written statement of no objections to the
					 holding of the special event, from the owner or owners of such private lands,
					 shall be submitted along with the application to conduct a snowmobile special
					 event. When the proposed special event is desired to be conducted on
					 State-owned lands or State or locally owned park lands, a copy of the permit
					 required by the supervisor of State-owned land or State or locally owned park
					 shall be forwarded with application in lieu of the statement of no objections
					 as required in the case of private landowners.
(c) When the application is approved, a
					 special event permit will be issued. The permit will specify the date or dates
					 and exact location at which the special event is to be held and, unless
					 alternate dates are specified, the special event must commence and terminate
					 within the time set forth in the permit. The permit may contain special rules
					 and regulations applicable to a particular locality, and permission to place
					 certain equipment necessary for the conduct of the special event.
(d) Upon recommendation of the person in
					 charge, at least three persons will be appointed as special assistants to the
					 person in charge, and their names will be listed on the special event permit.
					 It shall be the duty of special assistants to the person in charge to enforce
					 the provisions of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
					 Law and the rules and regulations for the conduct of snowmobile special events
					 and any special rules and regulations which may be included on the special
					 event permit during the period in which the special event is authorized. Such
					 person in charge, or special assistants to the person in charge, shall receive
					 no compensation from the State. Any expense in connection with their duties
					 shall be borne by the sponsor of the snowmobile special event.
(e) The special assistants to the person in
					 charge shall be provided with fully equipped snowmobiles or other appropriate
					 snow-traveling vehicles of a size and speed suitable for patrolling the type of
					 special event in progress. The minimum equipment to be carried shall be in
					 accordance with the provisions of section 25.17  of the Parks, Recreation and
					 Historic Preservation Law, plus efficient means of communication such as radios
					 or walkie-talkies, and extra equipment shall be left to the discretion of the
					 person in charge of the snowmobile special event, but shall include equipment
					 suitable for fire control, first aid and emergency transportation.
(f) It shall be the duty of the person in
					 charge to notify local police and property owners in the vicinity of the
					 special event area, and any other person who may be affected by the special
					 event, of the proposed date, time and place the special event will be
					 held.
(g) Permission may be granted
					 in the snowmobile special event permit authorizing the person in charge to
					 place equipment within the special event area, such as pylons, poles and
					 markers. However, such permission, when granted, is subject to the following
					 provisions:
(1) Equipment may be placed up to
					 24 hours prior to the time of the special event for use in trial
					 runs.
(2) All equipment must be
					 removed before sunset on the last day of the special event.
(3) Whenever practical, equipment shall be
					 colored reflective orange.