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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of endangering a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 16 years of age, the child operates a Class I all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the child:
(a) Does not possess a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570;
(b) Is not accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570, 390.575 or 390.577 and is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child; or
(c) Is not in compliance with the rider fit guidelines established by the Parks and Recreation Department under ORS 390.585.
(2) This section does not apply if the all-terrain vehicle is:
(a) Used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; and
(b) Being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.
(3) The offense described in this section, endangering a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator, is a Class C traffic violation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 821.291 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-59-oregon-vehicle-code/or-rev-st-sect-821-291/
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