Section 321I.2. Rules.

  1.  The commission may adopt rules for the following purposes:

  a.  Registration and titling of all-terrain vehicles.

  b.  Use of all-terrain vehicles as far as game and fish resources or habitats are affected.

  c.  Use of all-terrain vehicles on public lands under the jurisdiction of the commission.

  d.  Use of all-terrain vehicles on any waters of the state under the jurisdiction of the commission, while the waters are frozen.

  e.  Establishment of a program of grants, subgrants, and contracts to be administered by the department for the development, maintenance, and operation of designated all-terrain vehicle riding areas and trails by political subdivisions and incorporated private organizations.

  f.  Issuance of education certificates.

  g.  Issuance of competition registrations and the participation of all-terrain vehicles so registered in special events.

  h.  Issuance of annual user permits for nonresidents and establishment of administrative fees for the issuance of the permits.

  i.  Establishment of a certified education course for the safe use and operation of all-terrain vehicles.

  j.  Certification of volunteer all-terrain vehicle education instructors.

  2.  In adopting the rules, consideration shall be given to the need to protect the environment and the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect private property, public parks, and other public lands; to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat; and to promote uniformity of rules relating to the use, operation, and equipment of all-terrain vehicles. The rules shall be in conformance with chapter 17A.

2004 Acts, ch 1132, §45

; 2005 Acts, ch 20, §8

; 2008 Acts, ch 1161, §3

; 2009 Acts, ch 144, §8 – 10

; 2012 Acts, ch 1100, §35