Oregon Law
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821.010Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles 821.020Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements 821.030Equipment standards for off-road vehicles 821.040Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment; penalty 821.050Limits on authority of local governments; disposition of fees for snowmobiles 821.055Operation of all-terrain vehicles on certain highways 821.060Issuance; application; rules; fees 821.070Failure to title; exemptions; penalty 821.080Issuance; qualifications; duration; certificate; rules 821.090Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements 821.100Operation of unregistered snowmobile; penalty 821.110Failure to renew snowmobile registration; penalty 821.120Failure to properly display snowmobile registration numbers; penalty 821.125[1991 c.481 §2; 1993 c.741 §139; repealed by 1999 c.977 §38] 821.130Out-of-state snowmobile permit; qualifications; duration; application; fees 821.140Failure to carry out-of-state snowmobile permit; penalty 821.142Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit; penalty 821.145[Formerly 821.185; repealed by 1999 c.977 §38] 821.150Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges; civil liability; penalty 821.160Snowmobile operator permit; issuance; rules for safety education course 821.165Land funded for all-terrain vehicle use from All-Terrain Vehicle Account 821.170Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty 821.172Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty 821.174Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended 821.175[1987 c.587 §6; 1989 c.661 §3; 1989 c.991 §11a; 1995 c.774 §4; renumbered 821.195 in 1995] 821.176Operation of Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty 821.180[1985 c.459 §18; repealed by 1999 c.977 §38] 821.182[1995 c.774 §3; repealed by 1999 c.977 §38] 821.185[1987 c.587 §§4,5; 1989 c.661 §1; 1993 c.751 §105; 1995 c.774 §5; renumbered 821.145 in 1995] 821.190Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad; civil liability; penalty 821.191Operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on highway; unlawful operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle used for agricultural purposes; penalty 821.192Operating all-terrain vehicle in violation of posted restrictions 821.195Operation of all-terrain vehicle without permit and decal; exemptions; penalty 821.200Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad 821.202Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty 821.203Endangering all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger; penalty 821.204Issuance of citation for violation of ORS 821.202 or 821.203 821.210Operating improperly equipped snowmobile; civil liability; penalty 821.220Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.230Operating all-terrain vehicle without proper lighting equipment; penalty 821.240Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow; exemptions; penalty 821.250Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.260Hunting or harassing animals from snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.270[1983 c.338 §732; 1985 c.393 §48; 1985 c.459 §34; repealed by 1987 c.587 §21] 821.280Committing unlawful damage with snowmobile or Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.285Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.290Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty 821.291Endangering Class I all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty 821.292Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty 821.293Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty 821.295Operating Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in prohibited snow area; exemptions; penalty 821.300[1983 c.338 §735; 1985 c.459 §37; 1987 c.587 §19; 1989 c.991 §19; 1993 c.751 §83; repealed by 2001 c.827 §18] 821.310Treble damages for damage to property 821.320Snowmobile registration and permit fees 821.330Designation of all-terrain vehicle highway access routes 821.335All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee

Chapter 821 — Off-Road Vehicles; Snowmobiles; All-Terrain Vehicles OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (Offenses)

ORS 821.090 Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements

This section establishes exemptions from the requirements to register snowmobiles under ORS 821.100. The following are exempt from the registration requirements, either partially or completely as described:

(1)

A snowmobile owned and operated by the United States, another state or a political subdivision thereof.

(2)

A snowmobile owned and operated by this state or by any city, district or political subdivision thereof.

(3)

A snowmobile owned by a resident of another state if registered in accordance with the laws of the state in which its owner resides. The exemption granted under this subsection:

(a)

Is only granted to the extent that a similar exemption or privilege is granted under the laws of the other state for snowmobiles registered in this state.

(b)

Is only granted for a period of up to 60 consecutive days. Any snowmobile that does not qualify for the exemption under this subsection because of this paragraph is subject to registration.

(4)

A snowmobile operated under an out-of-state permit issued under ORS 821.130.

(5)

A snowmobile operated under dealer plates as described in ORS 822.040.

(6)

A snowmobile used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations.

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