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 VEHICLE. Has the meaning given in M.S. § 84.92, subd. 8, as it may be amended from time to time.
CLASS 1 ATV. An ATV as defined by M.S. § 84.92, subd. 9, as it may be amended from time to time.
CLASS 2 ATV. An ATV as defined by M.S. § 84.92, subd. 10, as it may be amended from time to time, but not including a golf cart, mini-truck, dune buggy or go-cart or vehicle designed and used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging or mining purposes.
DRIVER-OPERATOR. Every person who drives or operates and is in actual physical control of a recreational vehicle.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE. A bicycle with fully operational pedals which may be propelled by human power or a motor, or by both, with a motor with a capacity of less than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement, and a maximum of two brake horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1% grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
MOTORIZED GOLF CART. A vehicle usually three or four wheeled, which is self-propelled and is designed to be used to provide transportation on a golf course.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a recreational motor vehicle entitled to the use or possession thereof.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV). A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow, ice, or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis, or runners. Snowmobiles, Class 1 ATV, Class 2 ATV, UTV, golf carts, go-carts, mini-bikes, motorized bicycle, dune buggies, and trail bikes are all RMVs.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners.
(Ord. 2004, passed 11-10-20; Am. Ord. 2103, passed 12-14-21)