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MI HB5087

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2009

Primary Sponsor

Joel Sheltrown

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Clarifies that ORVs exclude registered snowmobiles, farm vehicles, military/emergency vehicles, utility company vehicles, construction/logging vehicles, and registered aircraft

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs6/25/2009
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources6/11/2009

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