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MI SB0934

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2009

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Jelinek

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources12/1/2009
Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs10/21/2009

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