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MI SB0934
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "ATV" to specify a 3- or 4-wheeled vehicle designed for off-road use with low-pressure tires, straddled seating, and a 50cc to 500cc gasoline engine or comparable alternative fuel engine.
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Expands the definition of "farm vehicle" to include implements of husbandry and vehicles used in farm operations as defined in the Michigan vehicle code and Michigan right to farm act.
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Adds new definitions including "late model ORV" (manufactured in current or previous 5 model years), "highly restricted personal information" (photographs, social security numbers, signatures, medical/disability information), and "visual supervision" (direct unaided observation allowing immediate aid).
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Clarifies that farm vehicles being used for farming purposes are excluded from ORV regulation, along with snowmobiles, military/emergency vehicles, utility company vehicles performing maintenance, and construction or logging vehicles.
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Became effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on December 28, 2009.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; off-road; exclusion of farm vehicles from regulation of ORVs; revise. Amends sec. 81101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101).
Vehicles, off-road
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0196'09 With Immediate Effect
12/30/2009