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SECTION 2281
Definitions
Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 11, ARTICLE 48-B
§ 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.