New York Consolidated Laws, Vehicle and Traffic Law - VAT § 2286. Licensing by municipalities

No municipality shall require licensing or registration of ATVs which are covered by the provisions of this article.  Nothing herein shall prohibit the requirement of a permit by the agency or municipality having jurisdiction over any state or local park or any other public lands for use of ATVs on such public lands.  A municipality may charge a fee for use of ATVs on such public lands.