2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 2281. Definitions.  For  the  purposes of this article:  1. (a) "All
  terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means  any  self-propelled  vehicle  which  is
  manufactured  for  sale for operation primarily on off-highway trails or
  off-highway  competitions  and  only  incidentally  operated  on  public
  highways  providing  that such vehicle does not exceed seventy inches in
  width, or one  thousand  pounds  dry  weight.  Provided,  however,  this
  definition  shall  not  include  a  "snowmobile" or other self-propelled
  vehicles manufactured  for  off-highway  use  exclusively  designed  for
  travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole
  or in part by one or more skis, belts or cleats which utilize an endless
  belt tread.
    (b)   Notwithstanding   the   provisions  of  paragraph  (a)  of  this
  subdivision, the term "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" shall  not  include
  any  vehicle  used  for  agricultural purposes or for snowplowing, other
  than for hire, provided, however, that any such vehicle  shall  register
  as  an "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" pursuant to the provisions of this
  article if such vehicle is used or  is  intended  to  be  used  for  any
  purpose other than agricultural purposes or for snowplowing and shall be
  regulated  in accordance with provisions governing the operation of "all
  terrain vehicles" or "ATV's" while in such use.
    2. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of  selling  ATVs
  at wholesale or retail.