N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 21.02: Snowmobile trail maintenance entities

§ 21.02 Snowmobile trail maintenance entities. Snowmobile trail

maintenance entities play an important role in the trail system. As

general guidelines, to further promote the proper and safe operation of

snowmobiles and the other purposes as set forth in section 21.01 of this

article, snowmobile trail maintenance entities should strive to:

1. clearly mark and delineate state designated snowmobile trails for

which they are responsible;

2. encourage riders to participate in available snowmobile educational

programs to make riders aware of the inherent risks associated with the

sport;

3. equip trail maintenance vehicles that they operate with such

warning implements or devices as specified by law;

4. hold training sessions each season, for operators of trail

maintenance equipment concerning the proper operation of such vehicles;

5. provide education for all other personnel charged with trail

maintenance, inspection or patrol duties as to methods to be used for

summoning aid in emergencies; and

6. maintain for public use trail area information showing the

following: (a) the location of state designated trails; and (b) the

status of each trail as open or closed. Nothing in this section shall

create a legal duty or obligation beyond that which may already exist.