HOUSE BILL NO. 4205

February 10, 2021, Introduced by Reps. Steven Johnson, Calley, O'Malley, Martin, Kahle, Beson, Bellino, Carra, Bezotte, Roth, Brixie and Allor and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.

"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"

by amending section 82103 (MCL 324.82103), as added by 1995 PA 58.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 82103. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a snowmobile shall must not be operated unless the owner first obtains a certificate of registration and a registration decal. The certificate of registration shall must be secured at the time of purchase or transfer of ownership. A certificate of registration or a registration decal is not required for a snowmobile operated exclusively on lands owned or under the control of the snowmobile owner or for a snowmobile used entirely in a safety education and training program conducted by a certified snowmobile safety instructor and authorized pursuant to under section 82108.

(2) A person who is convicted of a violation of this section shall be fined not more than $50.00.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, before the start of each snowmobile season, the department shall designate 1 weekend in that snowmobile season during which registration under this part is not required to operate a snowmobile on snowmobile trails.