N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 21.01: Legislative findings and purpose

§ 21.01 Legislative findings and purpose. The legislature hereby

finds that it is in the public interest to register snowmobiles as

recreational vehicles for the purpose of enforcement of reasonable

provisions concerning their use and control; to encourage the sport of

snowmobiling as a family activity; to promote the proper and safe use

and operation of snowmobiles; to provide an adequate safety educational

program for youthful operators; to limit the operation of snowmobiles

upon public highways and private property without the consent of the

owner; to protect and preserve the state's natural resources, including

its wildlife, wild forests, waters and scenic and wilderness character;

to reduce the effect on the environment of excess noise; to insure

privacy of remote areas; and to afford opportunity for compatible

enjoyment of various recreational activities on the state's lands and

open spaces. It is the purpose of this title to promote the safe and

proper use of snowmobiles for recreation and commerce in this state by

encouraging their use and development and minimizing detrimental effects

of such use upon the environment.