Oregon Statutes - Chapter 821 - Off-Road Vehicles; Snowmobiles; All-Terrain Vehicles - Section 821.250 - Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of permitting dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle if the person is the owner or other person having charge or control of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle and the person knowingly authorizes or permits any person to operate the vehicle across a highway who is:

(a) Incapable by reason of age, physical or mental disability; or

(b) Under the influence of intoxicating liquor, inhalants or controlled substances.

(2) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, operators or owners may be liable as provided under ORS 821.310.

(3) The offense described in this section, permitting dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle, is a Class A traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §730; 1985 c.393 §46; 1985 c.459 §32; 1987 c.587 §15; 1989 c.991 §16; 1999 c.619 §14]

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