For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. Trail bikes, mini bikes and amphibious vehicles and similar devices other than snowmobiles used at least partially for travel on natural terrain but not “special mobile equipment”, defined in M.S. § 168.011, Subd. 37.
DEADMAN THROTTLE or SAFETY THROTTLE. A device which when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.
NATURAL TERRAIN. Areas other than roadways or driveways (private or public), parking lots and other areas the surface of which has been intentionally modified for motor vehicle operation thereon.
OPERATE. To ride-in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile or ATV.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile or ATV.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder having the property in or title to snowmobile or ATV entitled to the use or possession thereof.
PERSON. Includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners.
(Prior Code, § 408.01)