§ 84.787 — Definitions
Plain-Language Summary
This section defines key terms for the off-highway motorcycle laws, including what counts as an off-highway motorcycle and related terms.
84.787 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Scope.
The definitions in this section apply to sections 84.787 to 84.795. §
Subd. 2.Accompanied.
“Accompanied” means subject to continuous direction or control. §
Subd. 3.City.
“City” means a statutory or home rule charter city. §
Subd. 4.Commissioner.
“Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources. §
Subd. 5.Dealer.
“Dealer” means a person engaged in the business of selling off-highway motorcycles at wholesale or retail. §
Subd. 6.Manufacturer.
“Manufacturer” means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing off-highway motorcycles. §
Subd. 7.Off-highway motorcycle.
(a) “Off-highway motorcycle” means a motorized, off-highway vehicle traveling on two wheels and having a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control, including a vehicle that is registered under chapter 168 for highway use if it is also used for off-highway operation on trails or unimproved terrain.
(b) Off-highway motorcycle does not include an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 27. §
Subd. 8.Owner.
“Owner” means a person, other than a person with a security interest, that has a property interest in or title to an off-highway motorcycle and is entitled to the use and possession of the motorcycle. §
Subd. 9.Person.
“Person” has the meaning given it in section 336.1-201(b)(27). §
Subd. 10.Public road right-of-way.
“Public road right-of-way” means the entire right-of-way of a town road or a county, county state-aid, or trunk highway, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders, and medians. §
Subd. 11.Register.
“Register” means the act of assigning a registration number to an off-highway motorcycle.
History:
1993 c 311 art 1 s 1; 2004 c 162 art 3 s 2; 2009 c 176 art 1 s 50; 1Sp2021 c 5 art 4 s 3
History: History: 1993 c 311 art 1 s 1; 2004 c 162 art 3 s 2; 2009 c 176 art 1 s 50; 1Sp2021 c 5 art 4 s 3