§ 25.11 Special events. 1. The commissioner may authorize the holding
of special events as defined in section 21.05. He shall adopt and may,
from time to time, amend rules and regulations determining the special
events which shall be subject to permit and designating the equipment
and facilities necessary for safe operation of snowmobiles and for the
safety of operations, participants, and observers in such special
events. Whenever a special event is proposed to be held, the person in
charge thereof shall, at least fifteen days prior thereto, file an
application with the commissioner to hold such special event. The
application shall set forth the date and location of the proposed
special event and such other information as the commissioner may
require, and such event shall not be conducted without written
authorization from the commissioner. Copies of such regulations shall be
furnished by the commissioner to any person making an application
therefor.

2. Snowmobiles operated at special events approved by the commissioner
pursuant to subdivision one shall be exempt from the provisions of this
article concerning mufflers and lights during the time of such
operation, including all pre-race practice at the location of said meet
and the provisions of article forty-seven of the vehicle and traffic law
concerning registration.