HB403 Summary

• Requires ATV park operators to obtain a valid permit from the county commencing January 1, 2025, with a permit fee not to exceed $50.

• Defines an ATV park as a privately-owned location charging fees for ATV operation that meets two or more criteria: over 100 acres, collected over 100 ATV fees in a calendar month, collected over $2,000 in ATV fees in a calendar month, or hosted an ATV race.

• Requires applicants to submit proof of $5,000,000 liability insurance coverage, emergency services contract, detailed maps, access point information, expected public road routes, acreage estimates, and operator contact details before permit approval.

• Requires county engineer inspection and certification that the ATV park satisfies requirements before the county commission can approve the permit application.

• Establishes fines of $5,000 per day for operating without a valid permit, with fines doubled for subsequent citations, and authorizes county license inspectors to issue citations and the county to pursue civil injunctions.