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§ 84.928
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<br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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<br />August 1 in the agricultural zone unless the
<br />vehicle is being used exclusively as transporta-
<br />tion to and from work on agricultural lands. A
<br />person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle
<br />within the right-of-way of a trunk, count), stal~
<br />aid, or county highway between the hours of
<br />one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour be-
<br />fore sunrise, except on the right-hand side of the
<br />right-of-way and in the same direction as the
<br />highway traffic on the nearest lane of the adja-
<br />cent roadway. A person shall not operate an
<br />all-terrain vehicle at any time within the right-of-
<br />way of an interstate highway or freeway within
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<br />"(b) An all-terrain vehicle may make a direct
<br />crossing of a street or highway provided:
<br /> "(I) the crossing is made at an angle of ap-
<br />proximately 90 degrees to the direction of the
<br />highway and at a place where no obstruction
<br />prevents s quick and safe crossing;
<br /> "(2) the vehicle is brought to a complete stop
<br />before crossing the shoulder or main traveled
<br />way of the highway;
<br /> "(3) the driver yields the right-of-way to all
<br />oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate
<br />hazard;
<br /> "(4) in crossing a divided highway, the cross-
<br />lng is made only at an intersection of the high-
<br />way with another public street or highway; and
<br /> "(5) if the crossing is made between the hours
<br />of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour
<br />before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibili-
<br />ty, only if both front and rear lights are on.
<br /> "(c) An aB-terrain vehicle may be operated
<br />upon a bridge, other than a bridge that is part of
<br />the main traveled lanes of an interstate highway,
<br />when required for the purpose of avoiding ob-
<br />structions to travel when no other method of
<br />avoidance is possible; provided the all-terrain
<br />vehicle is operated in the extreme right-band
<br />lane, the entrance to the roadway is made within
<br />100 feet of the bridge, and the crossing is made
<br />without undue delay.
<br /> "(d) A person shall not operate an all-terrain
<br />vehicle upon a public street or highway unless
<br />the vehicle is equipped with at least one bead-
<br />light and one taillight, each of minimum candle-
<br />power as prescribed by rules of the commission*
<br />er, with reflector material of a minimum area of
<br />16 square inches mounted on each side forward
<br />of the handlebars, and with brakes conforming
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<br />to standards prescribed by rule of the commis-
<br />sioner, and all of which are subject to the ap-
<br />proval of the commissioner of public safety.
<br /> "(el An all-terrain vehicle may be operated
<br />upon a public street or highway other than as
<br />provided by paragraph Co) in an emergency dur-
<br />ing the period of time when and at locations
<br />where the condition of the roadway renders trav-
<br />el by automobile impractical.
<br /> "(fl Chapter 169 applies to the operation of
<br />all-terrain vehicles upon streets and highways,
<br />except for those provisions relating to required
<br />equipment and except those provisions which by
<br />their nature have no application.
<br /> "(gl A sled, trailer, or other device being
<br />towed by an all-terrain vehicle must be equipped
<br />with reflective materials as required by rule of
<br />the commissioner."
<br /> "Sub& 6. Regulations by political subdivi-
<br />sions. Despite any provision in this section to
<br />the contrary, a county board, by resolution, may
<br />permit the operation of all-terrain vehicles upon
<br />the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of
<br />a county highway or county state-aid highway if
<br />the roadway is in the agricultural zone or if safe
<br />operation in the ditch or outside bank or slope of
<br />the highway is impossible, in which case the
<br />county board shall provide appropriate notice.
<br /> "A county or city, or a town acting by 'its town
<br />beard, may regulate the operation of all-terrain
<br />vehicles on public lands, waters, and property
<br />under its jurisdiction and on streets and high-
<br />ways within its boundaries, by resolution or ordi-
<br />hence of the governing body and by giving ap-
<br />propriate notice, provided the regulations are
<br />consistent with sections 84.92 to 84.929 and rules
<br />adopted under section 84.924. However, the 1o-
<br />ca} governmental unit may not adopt an ordi-
<br />nance which (1) imposes a fee for the use of
<br />public land or water under the jurisdiction of
<br />either the department of natural resources or
<br />other agency of the state, or for the use of an
<br />access to it owned by the state or a county or
<br />city, or (2) requires an all-terrain vehicle opera-
<br />toe to possess a motor vehicle driver's license
<br />while operating an all-terrain vehicle."
<br /> Laws 1989, c. 331, § 26 repealed subd. 7 which
<br />related to liability of the authority having juris-
<br />diction over roads, trails, or highway right-of-
<br />ways.
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<br />84.929. Penalties
<br /> Any person who violates any provision of sections 84.92 to 84.928 or rules of the
<br />commissioner is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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<br />Laws 1984, c. 647, § 8, elf. July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 331, § 20.
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<br /> Historical Note violation is a misdemeanor rather than a petty.
<br />1989 Legislation misdemeanor.
<br /> The 1989 amendment substituted 'qM.92 to
<br />84.928 or rules of the commissioner" for 'qM.922, Cross References
<br />84.923, and 84.925" and provided that such a Misdemeanors, punishment, see § 609.03.
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<br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
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<br />AGGREGATE
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<br /> 84.94. Aggregate planning and
<br /> Subdivision I. Purpose. It is
<br />to promote orderly and environn
<br />development; and to introduce al
<br />planning and land use controls.
<br /> Subd. 2. Definition. For the
<br />charter or statutory city, or a toy
<br /> Subd. 3. Identification and (
<br />with the cooperation of the state
<br />energy, planning and development
<br />473.12I, shall conduct a program c
<br />publicly or privately owned aggre
<br />where aggregate mining is restri
<br />The program shall give priority t
<br />where urbanization or other fact
<br />resources to development. Lands
<br /> (1) identified resources, being ti
<br /> (2) potential resources, being
<br />meriting further evaluation; or
<br /> (3) subeconomic resources, beini
<br /> As lands are classified, the infor
<br />of the departments and agencies ~
<br />the appropriate county and munk
<br />county planning authority shall no
<br />publication in a newspaper of gen
<br /> Subd. 4. Local action. Each l
<br />information pursuant to subdivis
<br />important aggregate resources in
<br />Laws 1984, c. 605, § 1.
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<br />FISH AND WILDLI
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<br />84.941. Policy
<br /> It is the policy of the state that
<br />conserved and enhanced through
<br />tion.
<br />Laws 1986, c. 383, § 7, elf. March 21
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<br />84.942. Fish and wildlife resom
<br /> Subdivision 1. Preparation.:
<br />comprehensive fish and wildlife ~
<br />section 84.941. The comprehens
<br />strategic plan as outlined in subdi
<br />1, 1986. The management plan rr
<br />described in subdivisions 3 and 4
<br />1988.
<br /> Subd. 2. Strategic plan. The
<br />include:
<br /> (1) an issues analysis describin~
<br /> (2) a description of strategies t
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