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IA HF73
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Meggers
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AI Summary
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Requires all persons (regardless of age) to pass a written test and obtain an education certificate from the Department of Natural Resources before operating ATVs, off-road motorcycles, or off-road utility vehicles on public land, public ice, designated riding trails, or land purchased with ATV registration funds
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Removes existing exemptions that allowed off-road motorcycle and off-road utility vehicle operators to skip education certification requirements
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Eliminates the option to qualify for an education certificate by demonstrating riding skills, now requiring all applicants to pass a written test
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Education certificate fee is $5, does not expire, and proceeds go to the special ATV fund for educational programs
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Operating without a required education certificate is a simple misdemeanor with a $70 scheduled fine
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring persons to pass a written test and obtain an education certificate prior to operating an all-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle, or off-road utility vehicle on certain land, ice, and trails, providing fees, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 762, HF 1005.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 762.
3/5/2025