2281 - Definitions.

§ 2281. Definitions.  For  the  purposes of this article:  1. (a) "All  terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means  any  self-propelled  vehicle  which  is  manufactured  for  sale for operation primarily on off-highway trails or  off-highway  competitions  and  only  incidentally  operated  on  public  highways  providing  that such vehicle does not exceed seventy inches in  width, or one  thousand  pounds  dry  weight.  Provided,  however,  this  definition  shall  not  include  a  "snowmobile" or other self-propelled  vehicles manufactured  for  off-highway  use  exclusively  designed  for  travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole  or in part by one or more skis, belts or cleats which utilize an endless  belt tread.    (b)   Notwithstanding   the   provisions  of  paragraph  (a)  of  this  subdivision, the term "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" shall  not  include  any  vehicle  used  for  agricultural purposes or for snowplowing, other  than for hire, provided, however, that any such vehicle  shall  register  as  an "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" pursuant to the provisions of this  article if such vehicle is used or  is  intended  to  be  used  for  any  purpose other than agricultural purposes or for snowplowing and shall be  regulated  in accordance with provisions governing the operation of "all  terrain vehicles" or "ATV's" while in such use.    2. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of  selling  ATVs  at wholesale or retail.