Sec. 81115.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not operate an ORV under any of the following conditions unless the ORV is licensed with the department or a dealer as provided under this part:
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, on or over land, snow, ice, or other natural terrain.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this part, on a forest trail or in a designated area.
(c) On a street, county road, or highway, except if the vehicle is registered under the code.
(2) An ORV is not required to be licensed under this part under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The ORV is used exclusively in a comprehensive program for training as required in section 81129.
(b) The ORV is operated solely on private property by the owner of the property, a family member of the owner, or an invited guest of the owner.
(c) The ORV is being operated on a free ORV-riding day. The department shall designate as free ORV-riding days each year a Saturday and the following Sunday that are also designated as free fishing days under section 43534. In addition, the department may designate 1 other day or 2 other consecutive days each year as free ORV-riding days. A person operating an unlicensed ORV during a free ORV-riding day has the same privileges and is subject to the same rules and regulations as a person operating an ORV licensed as required under subsection (1).
(d) If and to the extent the department waives the requirement pursuant to a reciprocal agreement with another state.
(3) The department is authorized to enter a reciprocal agreement described in subsection (2)(d).
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 111, Eff. Oct. 1, 2003 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 240, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2008 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 119, Imd. Eff. Sept. 25, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Off-Road Vehicle ActPopular Name: ORV
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-6 - Subchapter 6 Motorized Recreational Vehicles (324.81101...324.82161)
451-1994-III-4-6-OFF-ROAD-RECREATION-VEHICLES - Off-Road Recreation Vehicles (324.81101...324.81151)
Section 324.81101 - Definitions.
Section 324.81102 - Repealed. 2013, Act 119, Imd. Eff. Sept. 25, 2013.
Section 324.81103 - Subject to MCL 324.81109(5); Orv; Certificate of Title Generally.
Section 324.81104 - Application for Title to Orv Under Code.
Section 324.81106 - Orv Exempt From MCL 257.1101 to 257.1133 and MCL 500.3101 to 500.3179.
Section 324.81107 - Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin.
Section 324.81110 - Fee for Processing Application for Orv Certificate of Title.
Section 324.81114a - Disclosure of Personal Information; Uses.
Section 324.81115 - Licensing of Orv Required; Exceptions; Reciprocal Agreement.
Section 324.81117 - Off-Road Vehicle Account.
Section 324.81118 - Repealed. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006.
Section 324.81119 - Distribution of Revenue in Form of Grants.
Section 324.81120 - Prohibited Conduct; Violations as Felony; Penalties.
Section 324.81125 - Repealed. 2003, Act 111, Eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
Section 324.81126 - Repealed. 2016, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Sept. 28, 2016.
Section 324.81128 - Repealed. 2013, Act 119, Imd. Eff. Sept. 25, 2013.
Section 324.81130 - Orv Safety Education Course.
Section 324.81132 - Rules; Ordinance Enacted Under Authority of Rule; Enforcement.
Section 324.81135 - Repealed. 2014, Act 405, Eff. Mar. 31, 2015.
Section 324.81137 - Implied Consent to Chemical Tests of Blood, Breath, or Urine; Exception.
Section 324.81138 - Chemical Tests; Advising of Right to Refuse; Court Order; Report.
Section 324.81139 - Administrative Hearing; Notice.
Section 324.81142 - Operation of Orv After Right Suspended as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 324.81144 - Arrest Without Warrant of Alleged Operator of Orv.
Section 324.81145 - Violations; Appearance Tickets; Prima Facie Evidence of Operation by Owner.
Section 324.81146 - Failure or Refusal to Obey Signal or Request to Stop; Misdemeanor.
Section 324.81148 - Condemnation of Orv Unauthorized Where Trespass Is Result of Emergency.
Section 324.81149 - Repealed. 2018, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018.
Section 324.81150 - Uniform Interpretation.
Section 324.81151 - Abandonment of Orv Prohibited; Presumption; Violation; Civil Infraction.