[Amended by Ord. No. 80-4]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
Any engine-driven vehicle of any type which utilizes sled-type runners
or skis or an endless belt tread or any combination of these or other similar
means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated.
[Amended by Ord. No. 96-1]
A.
No person shall travel upon any county-designated snowmobile
trail by any means other than a snowmobile during the time of year that such
trail is in use as a snowmobile trail.
B.
A landowner, or any persons authorized by the landowner,
is exempted from this section with respect to those portions of the trail
on said landowner's property.
C.
No person shall operate a snowmobile or unauthorized
vehicle on any portion of the county snowmobile trail system prior to the
official announcement of the opening of the trail system or after the official
announcement of the closing of the trail system. Official announcement will
be provided only through the office of the County Park Superintendent.
D.
No person shall operate a snowmobile or unauthorized
vehicle on any portion of ground that deviates from the designated marked
trail surface.
E.
None of the above prohibitions shall apply to employees
or duly authorized agents of the county whose actions are in performance of
their official capacity as it relates to the operation, maintenance and safety
of the snowmobile trail system.
No person shall damage, mar or deface the surface or any other part
of any county-designated snowmobile trail.
No person shall deface, destroy or remove any snowmobile trail signs
from any county-designated snowmobile trail.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction
thereof, forfeit no more than $50 together with the costs of the prosecution
and, in default of payment of that sum, shall be imprisoned in the county
jail until said forfeiture and costs are paid, but not exceeding 30 days.
The County Snowmobile Recreation Plan developed by the County Snowmobile
Council in cooperation with the Parks Committee is adopted and financial aids
are requested for the development of a public trail system as specified in
the plan.
The county will develop and maintain trails and facilities with the
use of snowmobile aid moneys, and, to that end, county crews may be hired
to work on projects.
The county will provide the funds on an annual basis necessary for this
program, subject to reimbursement from the Department of Natural Resources
through the Snowmobile Aids Program.
