2005 Minnesota Statutes - 84.80 — Rulemaking; accident report.

     84.80 Rulemaking; accident report. 


    Subdivision 1.    Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt 
 rules under chapter 14 relating to: 


    (1) the use of off-road vehicles, in a manner consistent 
 with protection of the environment, on public lands and waters 
 under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources, 
 including measures to minimize adverse impacts on soils, waters, 
 vegetation, and wildlife; 


    (2) off-road vehicle equipment and safety standards, in 
 consultation with the commissioner of public safety; 


    (3) uniform signs to be used by the state, counties, and 
 cities to control, direct, or regulate the operation and use of 
 off-road vehicles; and 


    (4) maximum off-road vehicle sound levels. 


    Subd. 2.    Accident report; requirement and form.  The 
 operator and an officer investigating an accident involving an 
 off-road vehicle and resulting in injury requiring medical 
 attention or hospitalization, death, or total damage of $300 or 
 more shall forward within ten days a written report of the 
 accident to the commissioner of natural resources on a form 
 prescribed by either the commissioner or the commissioner of 
 public safety. 


    HIST: 1993 c 311 art 2 s 4