AB694: Bill Text

AB694,8,7 (f) "All-terrain vehicle route" has the meaning given in s. 23.33 (1) (c).

AB694,8,8 (g) "All-terrain vehicle trail" has the meaning given in s. 23.33 (1) (d).

AB694,8,10 (h) "Electric personal assistive mobility device" has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (15pm).

AB694,8,11 (i) "Highway" has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (22).

AB694,8,13 (j) "Immediate family" means persons who are related as spouses, who are related as siblings, or who are related as parent and child.

AB694,8,14 (k) "Intoxicant" means any alcohol beverage.

AB694,8,17 (L) "Intoxicated operation of an off-highway motorcycle law" means sub. (12) (a) or (b) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith or, if the operation of an off-highway motorcycle is involved, s. 940.09 or 940.25.

AB694,8,18 (m) "Junked" means dismantled for parts or scrapped.

AB694,8,21 (n) "Law enforcement officer" means an officer of the state traffic patrol under s. 110.07 (1), inspector under s. 110.07 (3), a conservation warden appointed by the department under s. 23.10, a county sheriff, or a municipal peace officer.

AB694,8,23 (o) "Limited use off-highway motorcycle" means an off-highway motorcycle that is not registered by the department of transportation for use on highways.

AB694,8,24 (p) "Local governmental unit" means a city, village, town, or county.

AB694,9,3 (q) "Off-highway motorcycle" means a 2-wheeled motor vehicle that is straddled by the operator, that is equipped with handlebars, and that is designed for use off a highway, regardless of whether it is also designed for use on a highway.

AB694,9,6 (r) "Off-highway motorcycle club" means a club consisting of individuals that promotes use of off-highway motorcycles for recreational purposes off the highways within this state.

AB694,9,10 (s) "Off-highway motorcycle corridor" means an off-highway motorcycle trail or other established off-highway motorcycle corridor that is open to the public for the operation of off-highway motorcycles for recreational purposes but does not include an off-highway motorcycle route.

AB694,9,12 (t) "Off-highway motorcycle dealer" means a person who is engaged in this state in the sale of off-highway motorcycles for a profit at retail.

AB694,9,15 (u) "Off-highway motorcycle route" means a highway or sidewalk designated for recreational use by operators of off-highway motorcycles by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.

AB694,9,19 (v) "Off-highway motorcycle trail" means a marked corridor on public property or on private lands subject to public easement or lease, designated for recreational use by operators of off-highway motorcycles by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.

AB694,9,21 (w) "Off-highway vehicle" means an all-terrain vehicle, an off-highway motorcycle, or a utility terrain vehicle.

AB694,9,24 (x) "Off-highway vehicle association" means a club or other association consisting of individuals that promotes the recreational operation of any combination of the following:

AB694,9,25 1. All-terrain vehicles.

AB694,10,1 2. Off-highway motorcycles.

AB694,10,2 3. Utility terrain vehicles.

AB694,10,4 (y) "Off the highways" means off-highway motorcycle corridors, off-highway motorcycle routes, and areas where operation is authorized under sub. (10) or (11).

AB694,10,7 (z) "Operate" means to exercise physical control over the speed or direction of an off-highway motorcycle or to physically manipulate or activate any of the controls of an off-highway motorcycle necessary to put it in motion.

AB694,10,10 (zb) "Operation" means the exercise of physical control over the speed or direction of an off-highway motorcycle or the physical manipulation or activation of any of the controls of off-highway motorcycle necessary to put it in motion.

AB694,10,13 (zc) "Operator" means a person who operates an off-highway motorcycle, who is responsible for the operation of an off-highway motorcycle, or who is supervising the operation of an off-highway motorcycle.

AB694,10,16 (zd) "Owner" means a person who has lawful possession of an off-highway motorcycle by virtue of legal title or an equitable interest in the off-highway motorcycle which entitles the person to possession of the off-highway motorcycle.

AB694,10,19 (ze) "Purpose of authorized analysis" means for the purpose of determining or obtaining evidence of the presence, quantity, or concentration of any intoxicant in a person's blood, breath, or urine.

AB694,10,21 (zf) "Refusal law" means sub. (12) (h) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith.

AB694,10,23 (zg) "Registration documentation" means an off-highway motorcycle registration certificate, a validated registration receipt, or a registration decal.

AB694,11,3 (zh) "Small off-highway motorcycle" means an off-highway motorcycle that has either an engine certified by the manufacturer at not more than 100 cubic centimeters or an equivalent power unit.

AB694,11,4 (zi) "Snowmobile" has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (58a).

AB694,11,5 (zj) "Snowmobile route" has the meaning given in s. 350.01 (16).

AB694,11,6 (zk) "Snowmobile trail" has the meaning given in s. 350.01 (17).

AB694,11,8 (zL) "Test facility" means a test facility or agency prepared to administer tests under s. 343.305 (2).

AB694,11,12 (zm) "Validated registration receipt" means a receipt issued by the department or an agent under sub. (4) (g) 1. a. that shows that an application and the required fees for a registration certificate have been submitted to the department or an agent appointed under sub. (4) (f) 2.

AB694,11,16 (2) Registration. (a) Requirement. No person may operate an off-highway motorcycle, and no owner may give permission for the operation of an off-highway motorcycle, off the highways unless the off-highway motorcycle is registered with the department under this section.

AB694,11,18 (b) Exemptions. An off-highway motorcycle is exempt from the registration requirement under par. (a) if any of the following applies:

AB694,11,20 1. The off-highway motorcycle is covered by a valid registration of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band, and all of the following apply:

AB694,11,22 a. The registration program of the tribe or band is covered by an agreement under s. 23.35.

AB694,11,24 b. The off-highway motorcycle displays the registration decal required by the tribe or band.

AB694,12,2 2. The off-highway motorcycle displays a plate or sign attached in the manner authorized under sub. (5) (c).

AB694,12,5 3. The off-highway motorcycle will be operated exclusively in racing on a raceway facility or as part of a special motorcycle event as authorized under sub. (10) (b).

AB694,12,8 4. The off-highway motorcycle is present in this state, for a period not to exceed 15 days, and is used exclusively as part of an advertisement being made for the manufacturer of the off-highway motorcycle.

AB694,12,10 5. The off-highway motorcycle is specified as exempt from registration by department rule.

AB694,12,13 (c) Weekend exemption. A person may operate an off-highway motorcycle off the highways in this state during the first full weekend in June of each year without registering the off-highway motorcycle as required under par. (a).

AB694,12,17 (3) Registration; application process. (a) Public or private use. Only the department may register off-highway motorcycles for off-highway operation. Any off-highway motorcycle may be registered for public use. An off-highway motorcycle may be registered for private use if the operation is limited to any of the following:

AB694,12,18 1. Operation for agricultural purposes.

AB694,12,21 2. Operation by the owner of the motorcycle or a member of his or her immediate family only on land owned or leased by the owner or a member of his or her immediate family.

AB694,13,7 (b) Registration; sales by dealers. If the seller of an off-highway motorcycle is an off-highway motorcycle dealer, the dealer shall require each buyer to whom he sells an off-highway motorcycle to complete an application for registration for public or private use and collect the applicable fee required under sub. (4) (d) at the time of the sale if the off-highway motorcycle will be operated off the highways. The department shall provide application and registration receipt forms to off-highway motorcycle dealers. Each off-highway motorcycle dealer shall provide the buyer a registration receipt showing that the application and accompanying fee have been obtained by the off-highway motorcycle dealer. The off-highway motorcycle dealer shall mail or deliver the application and fee to the department no later than 7 days after the date of sale.

AB694,13,12 (c) Registration; other sales. 1. If an off-highway motorcycle is sold or otherwise transferred by a person other than an off-highway motorcycle dealer and is not registered with the department, the buyer or transferee shall complete an application for registration for public or private use if the buyer or transferee intends to operate the off-highway motorcycle off the highways.

AB694,13,16 (d) Registration; action by department. Upon receipt of an application for registration of an off-highway motorcycle on a form provided by the department, the payment of any applicable fees under sub. (4) (d), and of any sales or use taxes that may be due, the department shall issue the a registration certificate to the applicant.

AB694,13,23 (e) Transfers of registered motorcycles. Upon transfer of ownership of an off-highway motorcycle which is registered for public or private use, the transferor shall deliver the registration certificate to the transferee at the time of the transfer. The transferee shall complete an application for transfer on a form provided by the department and shall mail or deliver the form to the department within 10 days after the date of the transfer if the transferee intends to operate the off-highway motorcycle off the highways.

AB694,14,2 (f) Trades; registration required. An off-highway motorcycle dealer may not accept a limited use off-highway motorcycle in trade unless the off-highway motorcycle is currently registered by the department or is exempt from being registered by the department under sub. (2) (b).

AB694,14,6 (4) Registration; certificates and decals. (a) Period of validity; expiration. 1. A registration certificate issued under sub. (3) for public use is valid beginning on April 1 or the date of issuance or renewal and ending March 31 of the 2nd year following the date of issuance or renewal.

AB694,14,8 2. For renewals of registration certificates for public use, the department shall notify each owner of the upcoming date of expiration at least 2 weeks before that date.

AB694,14,11 (b) Content of certificate. Each registration certificate shall contain the registration number, the name and address of the owner, and any other information that the department determines is necessary.

AB694,14,15 (c) Decal required. 1. Each registration certificate issued under sub. (3) shall be accompanied by a registration decal. No person may operate an off-highway motorcycle for which a registration decal is required without having the decal so affixed except as provided in subd. 4.

AB694,14,18 2. The decal shall contain a reference to the state and to the department, the vehicle identification number, and the expiration date of the registration, if the off-highway motorcycle is being registered for public use.

AB694,14,21 3. The person required to register an off-highway motorcycle shall affix the registration decal with its own adhesive in a position on the exterior of the motorcycle where it is clearly visible and shall maintain the decal so that it is in legible condition.

AB694,15,2 4. A person may operate an off-highway motorcycle without having a registration decal affixed if the owner has been issued a validated registration receipt that shows that an application and the required fees for a registration certificate have been submitted to the department, and the person operating the off-highway motorcycle has the receipt in his or her possession. The person shall exhibit the receipt, upon demand, to any law enforcement officer.

AB694,15,8 (d) Fees for certificates and decals. 1. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a registration certificate for public use and the accompanying decal is $30. The department shall impose an additional late fee of $5 for the renewal of a registration certificate under this subdivision that is filed after the expiration date of the registration certificate unless the renewal is included with an application for transfer of the registration certificate.

AB694,15,10 2. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a registration certificate for private use and the accompanying decal is $15.

AB694,15,11 3. The fee for transferring a certificate issued under sub. (3) (e) is $5.

AB694,15,16 (e) Duplicate certificates and decals. 1. If a registration certificate or decal that was issued under par. (a) or (c) is lost or destroyed, the holder of the certificate or decal may apply for a duplicate on a form provided by the department. Upon receipt of the application and the fee required under subd. 2., the department shall issue a duplicate certificate or decal to the applicant.

AB694,15,18 2. The fee for the issuance of a duplicate certificate for public or private use is $5, and the fee for a duplicate decal is $5.

AB694,15,21 (f) Registration issuers. For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation, the department may do any of the following:

AB694,15,23 1. Directly issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation with or without using the service specified in par. (g) 1.

AB694,16,3 2. Appoint persons who are not employees of the department as agents of the department to issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation using either or both of the services specified in par. (g) 1.

AB694,16,7 (g) Methods of issuance. 1. For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation, the department may implement either or both of the following procedures to be provided by the department and any agents appointed under par. (f) 2.:

AB694,16,11 a. A procedure under which the department or an agent appointed under par. (f) 2. accepts applications for registration documentation and issues a validated registration receipt at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.

AB694,16,15 b. A procedure under which the department or agent may accept applications for registration documentation and issue to each applicant all or some of the items of the registration documentation at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.

AB694,16,22 2. Under either procedure under subd. 1., the applicant shall receive any remaining items of registration documentation directly from the department at a later date. The items of registration documentation issued at the time of the submittal of the application under either procedure shall be sufficient to allow the vehicle for which the application is submitted to be operated in compliance with the registration requirements under this subsection. The items of registration documentation issued under subd. 1. b. shall include a registration decal.

AB694,17,3 (h) Issuing service fees. 1. In addition to any applicable fee under par. (d) 1., 2., or 3. or (e) 2., an agent appointed under par. (f) 2. who accepts an application to issue, renew, or transfer registration documentation in person and issues a validated registration receipt under par. (g) 1. a. shall collect a service fee of $3 each time the agent issues the receipt. The agent shall retain the entire amount of each service fee the agent collects.

AB694,17,7 2. In addition to any applicable fee under par. (d) 1., 2., or 3. or (e) 2., the department or the agent appointed under par. (f) 2. shall collect a service fee of $5 each time the service under par. (g) 1. b. is provided. The agent shall remit to the department $1 of each service fee the agent collects.

AB694,17,9 (i) Junked motorcycles. If an off-highway motorcycle is junked, the owner shall return the certificate of registration to the department marked "junked."

AB694,17,15 (5) Registration of off-highway motorcycle dealers. (a) A person who is an off-highway motorcycle dealer shall register with the department and obtain from the department a commercial off-highway motorcycle certificate. Upon receipt of the required fee under par. (e) and an application form provided by the department, the department shall issue the applicant a commercial registration certificate and 3 accompanying decals.

AB694,17,16 (b) A commercial registration certificate is valid for 2 years.

AB694,17,22 (c) A person who is required to obtain an off-highway motorcycle certificate under par. (a) shall attach in a clearly visible place a plate or sign that is removable and temporarily but firmly mounted to any off-highway motorcycle that the person offers for sale or otherwise allows to be used whenever the off-highway motorcycle is being operated. A registration decal issued by the department shall be affixed to the plate or sign.

AB694,18,2 (d) If a registration certificate or decal that was issued under par. (a) is lost or destroyed, the holder of the certificate or decal may apply for a duplicate on a form provided by the department. Upon receipt of the application and the required fee under par. (e), the department shall issue a duplicate certificate or decal to the applicant.

AB694,18,7 (e) The fee for the issuance or renewal of a commercial off-highway motorcycle certificate with 3 accompanying decals is $90. The fee for additional commercial registration decals is $30 for each decal. The fee for the issuance of a duplicate commercial off-highway motorcycle certificate is $5. The fee for each duplicate decal is $2.

AB694,18,8 (f) A commercial off-highway motorcycle certificate may not be transferred.

AB694,18,13 (6) Nonresident trail passes. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may operate an off-highway motorcycle on an off-highway motorcycle corridor unless a nonresident trail pass for off-highway motorcycle operation is issued by the department to the person and the pass is permanently affixed on the exterior of the motorcycle where it is clearly visible.

AB694,18,22 (b) An off-highway motorcycle that is registered under sub. (3) or that is exempt from registration under sub. (2) (b) 2., 3., or 4. is exempt from having a nonresident trail pass. The department may promulgate a rule to provide additional exemptions from the requirement of being issued a nonresident trail pass or from having to pay a fee for the pass. The department may promulgate a rule to exempt off-highway motorcycles that are exempt from registration under sub. (2) (b) 5. from having nonresident trail passes affixed as required under par. (a) or may promulgate a rule to exempt owners of such vehicles from having to pay any applicable nonresident trail pass fee.

AB694,19,3 (c) There is no fee for a nonresident trail pass issued for an off-highway motorcycle that is registered under s. 23.35. The department or Indian tribe or band shall issue a nonresident trail pass for such an off-highway motorcycle when it issues the registration certificate for the motorcycle. The department shall provide Indian tribes or bands that register off-highway motorcycles under s. 23.35 with a supply of trail passes.

AB694,19,5 (d) The fee for an annual nonresident trail pass is $34.25. The fee for a 5-day nonresident trail pass is $19.25. Annual trail passes expire on March 31 of each year.

AB694,19,8 (e) 1. The department may appoint any person who is not an employee of the department as the department's agent to issue nonresident trail passes and collect the fees for these passes.

AB694,19,12 2. Any person, including the department, who issues a nonresident trail pass shall collect in addition to the fee under sub. (6) (d) an issuing fee of 75 cents. An agent appointed under subd. 1. may retain 50 cents of the issuing fee to compensate the agent for the agent's services in issuing the pass.

AB694,19,15 3. The department shall establish, by rule, procedures for issuing nonresident trail passes, and the department may promulgate rules regulating the activities of persons who are appointed to be agents under this paragraph.