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IA HF1005
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Persons 12 years of age or older must obtain a valid education certificate approved by the Department of Natural Resources before operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or off-road utility vehicle (UTV) on streets, highways, public land, public ice, designated riding trails, or land purchased with ATV registration funds
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Removes the existing exemption that allowed off-road utility vehicle operators to bypass education instruction and certification requirements that applied to ATV operators
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Eliminates the option to qualify for an education certificate by demonstrating adequate riding skills, requiring all applicants to pass a written test instead
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The education certificate fee is $5, with fees credited to the special ATV fund for educational programs; certificates do not expire unless suspended or revoked by the DNR director
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Operating an ATV or UTV without a required valid education certificate constitutes a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $70 scheduled fine
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring persons twelve years of age or older to pass a written test and obtain an education certificate prior to operating an all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle on streets, highways, certain land, ice, and trails, providing fees, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 762, HF 73.)
Last Action
Rereferred to Transportation. H.J. 1222.
5/15/2025