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NY S01946
Bill
Status
5/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "all terrain vehicle" (ATV) to include side-by-side passenger vehicles up to 70 inches in width and 1,500 pounds dry weight, increasing the weight limit from 1,000 pounds for traditional ATVs.
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Requires side-by-side ATVs to be designed for no more than three passengers and include safety features such as seat belts and roll-over bars.
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Excludes snowmobiles and vehicles designed exclusively for snow or ice travel from the ATV definition, regardless of other specifications.
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Maintains exemptions for vehicles used solely for agricultural purposes or snowplowing (not for hire), though such vehicles must register as ATVs if used for any other purpose.
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include certain vehicles of up to seventy inches long and 1500 pounds which consist of a side-by-side passenger configuration for up to three passengers and which include certain safety features.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
6/16/2014