Florida Statutes Title XVIII Chapter 261 - Off-highway Vehicle Safety And Recreation

• 261.01 - Short Title.
  This chapter may be cited as the “T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation Act.”History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.
• 261.02 - Legislative Findings And Intent.
  (1) The Legislature finds that off-highway vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in this state and that the use of these vehicles should be controlled and managed...
• 261.03 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Advisory committee” means the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee created by s. 261.04.(2) “ATV” means any motorized off-highway or all-terrain...
• 261.04 - Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee; Members; Appointment.
  (1) Effective July 1, 2003, the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee is created within the Florida Forest Service and consists of nine members, all of whom...
• 261.05 - Duties And Responsibilities Of The Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.
  (1) The advisory committee shall establish policies to guide the department regarding the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Program and the system of off-highway vehicle recreation areas and...
• 261.06 - Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities Of The Department.
  The following are functions, duties, and responsibilities of the department through the Florida Forest Service:(1) Coordination of the planning, development, conservation, and rehabilitation of state lands...
• 261.07 - Publication And Distribution Of Guidebook; Contents.
  In consultation with the advisory committee, the department shall publish a guidebook that includes the text of this chapter, other laws and regulations relating to...
• 261.08 - Repair, Maintenance, And Rehabilitation Of Areas, Trails, And Lands.
  (1) The protection of public safety, the appropriate use of lands in the system, and the conservation of the environment, wildlife habitats, native wildlife, and native...
• 261.09 - Contracts And Agreements.
  The public land managing agency may contract with private persons or entities and enter into cooperative agreements with other public agencies for the care and...
• 261.10 - Criteria For Recreation Areas And Trails; Limitation On Liability.
  (1) Publicly owned or operated off-highway vehicle recreation areas and trails shall be designated and maintained for recreational travel by off-highway vehicles. These areas and trails...
• 261.11 - Penalties.
  No off-highway vehicle may be operated upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state, except as otherwise permitted by the managing local, state,...
• 261.12 - Designated Off-highway Vehicle Funds Within The Incidental Trust Fund Of The Florida Forest Service Of The Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services.
  (1) The designated off-highway vehicle funds of the trust fund shall consist of deposits from the following sources:(a) Fees paid to the Department of Highway Safety and...
• 261.20 - Operations Of Off-highway Vehicles On Public Lands; Restrictions; Safety Courses; Required Equipment; Prohibited Acts; Penalties.
  (1) This section applies only to the operation of off-highway vehicles on public lands.(2) Any person operating an off-highway vehicle as permitted in this section who has...

Last modified: September 23, 2016