(a) A person shall not operate an OHV unless such OHV is equipped with a spark arrestor type muffler, in good working order and in constant operation, from which noise emission under 60% of the maximum RPM, measured at 50 feet at right angles from the vehicle path on a constant speed pass, by measurement does not exceed 88 DBA on a sound level meter which meets the requirements of ANSI-514197, using procedure and ancillary equipment therein described. During the test procedure, the ambient sound including wind effects due to sources other than the OHV being measured shall be at least 10 DBA lower than the anticipated level of the test OHV. A vehicle subject to this chapter, manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1978, and used, sold or offered for sale in this State shall conform to the noise emission levels of this chapter unless preempted by federal E.P.A. legislation.
(b) Competition vehicles shall be exempted from this section only while in competition.
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Chapter 68. REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
§ 6801. OHV registration — Required.
§ 6802. OHV registration — Application; issuance.
§ 6803. OHV registration — Fees.
§ 6804. OHV registration — Renewal of registration.
§ 6805. OHV registration — Procedure.
§ 6806. Surrender of registration certificate.
§ 6807. Out-of-state OHV registration.
§ 6809. OHV dealer license required.
§ 6810. Exceptions and exemptions to OHV registration.
§ 6811. Vehicle identification number.
§ 6813. Specific OHV dealer responsibilities for rented or leased OHVs.
§ 6815. Operation of OHVs — Excessive rate of speed.
§ 6816. Operation of OHVs — While under the influence or with a prohibited alcohol or drug content.
§ 6817. Operation of OHVs — Without lights.
§ 6818. Operation of OHVs — Without brakes.
§ 6819. Operation of OHVs — In a manner causing damage or disturbance.
§ 6820. Operation of OHVs — Without spark arrestor type muffler.
§ 6821. Operation of OHVs — On property.
§ 6822. Operation of OHVs — In violation of traffic controllers or traffic-control devices.
§ 6823. Operation of OHVs — Helmets.
§ 6825. Identification of persons operating OHVs upon public or private property.
§ 6826. Safety education program.
§ 6828. Enforcement of chapter.
§ 6829. Registration numbers or numbered decals as prima facie evidence.
§ 6830. Unlawful for operators of OHVs to disobey command to stop.
§ 6833. Conflicts with other statutes.