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MI HB5087
Bill
Status
12/30/2009
Primary Sponsor
Joel Sheltrown
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AI Summary
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Amends section 81101 of the 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise definitions related to off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
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Defines ATV as a 3-, 4-, or 6-wheeled vehicle designed for off-road use with low-pressure tires, straddled seat, and 50cc to 1,000cc gasoline engine or comparable alternative fuel engine
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Establishes definitions for key ORV-related terms including operator, owner, dealer, designated trails, forest roads and trails, and late model ORVs (manufactured within current or preceding 5 model years)
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Defines "person with disabilities" based on physical characteristics including blindness, limited ambulation, loss of limb use, dependency on mobility aids, and certain lung or cardiovascular diseases
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Clarifies that ORVs exclude registered snowmobiles, farm vehicles, military/emergency vehicles, utility company vehicles, construction/logging vehicles, and registered aircraft
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Effective date is contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill 934 of the 95th Legislature
Legislative Description
Natural resources; other; definition of off-road recreation vehicle; modify. Amends sec. 81101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'09
Natural resources, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 200'09 With Immediate Effect
12/30/2009