Amendment 2023-0425s to SB256 (2023)

Establishing a safety program for off-highway recreational vehicles.


Revision: Feb. 8, 2023, 8:43 a.m.

Senate Transportation

February 7, 2023

2023-0425s

07/05

 

 

Amendment to SB 256-FN

 

Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 215-A:32-a, I as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

I.  No person born after January 1, 1978 shall operate an OHRV on land not owned or leased by such person or such person's parent, grandparent, or guardian unless such person carries a temporary or permanent certificate that is in full force and effect evidencing completion of an approved OHRV safety training program as required by this section.  Any person may voluntarily complete program requirements and obtain the certificate earlier than required herein.  The temporary certificate requirement shall be implemented on July 1, 2024.  The lifetime permanent certificate requirement shall be implemented for all operators on the following schedule:

 

Amend RSA 215-A:32-a, II(e) as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(e)  Issuance by the department or its agents of a temporary safety training certificate to a person 16 years of age or older who passes an approved examination administered by the department or its agents, which shall be valid for one calendar year.

 

Amend RSA 215-A:32-a, III(a) as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(a)  Beginning July 1, 2024, the executive director, or designee, may issue an OHRV temporary safety training certificate to a person 16 years of age or older who passes a temporary examination administered by the department or its agents and approved by the executive director.