N.D. Cent. Code § 39-24-09.1

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 39-24-09.1 - Operation by individuals - Minimum age
1. An individual under the age of ten may not operate a snowmobile unless the individual operates the snowmobile on private land. An individual ten or eleven years of age may not operate a snowmobile unless the individual operates the snowmobile on private land or the individual is in the presence of a parent or guardian pursuant to chapter 30.1-27, has completed a snowmobile safety training course as prescribed by the director of the parks and recreation department pursuant to chapter 28-32, and has received the appropriate snowmobile safety certificate issued by the director of the parks and recreation department.
2. An individual twelve years of age and over may not operate a snowmobile unless the individual is in possession of a valid driver's license, operates the snowmobile on private land, or unless the individual has completed a snowmobile safety training course as prescribed by the director of the parks and recreation department pursuant to chapter 28-32 and has received the appropriate snowmobile safety certificate issued by the director of the parks and recreation department.
3. The failure of an operator to exhibit a snowmobile safety certificate upon demand to any official authorized to enforce this chapter is presumptive evidence that the individual is not the holder of the certificate.
4. Fees collected from each individual receiving certification must be deposited into the snowmobile fund for purposes of establishing snowmobile safety programs.

N.D.C.C. § 39-24-09.1

Amended by S.L. 2015, ch. 274 (SB 2198),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2015.