§ 83-a. Operation of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, recreational
vehicles, and riding of animals on railroad property. Except in the case
of a railroad employee, contractor of the railroad corporation or public
official acting in the performance of his or her duties, no person shall
knowingly operate a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or other recreational
vehicle, including all terrain vehicles and motorcycles, or ride, lead
or drive any horse or other animal upon abandoned railroad property
which is posted to prohibit the operation of any such vehicles or
animals thereupon, or upon or along the track or tracks of an operating
railroad or within the fences or guards thereof, except across or along
streets or highways or at farm or forest crossings where necessary to
cross such tracks or property. A violation of the provisions of this
section shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine of not less
than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars.
Conviction for a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of
this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred
fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.