N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 25.11: Special events

§ 25.11 Special events. 1. The commissioner may authorize the holding

of special events as defined in section 21.05. He shall adopt and may,

from time to time, amend rules and regulations determining the special

events which shall be subject to permit and designating the equipment

and facilities necessary for safe operation of snowmobiles and for the

safety of operations, participants, and observers in such special

events. Whenever a special event is proposed to be held, the person in

charge thereof shall, at least fifteen days prior thereto, file an

application with the commissioner to hold such special event. The

application shall set forth the date and location of the proposed

special event and such other information as the commissioner may

require, and such event shall not be conducted without written

authorization from the commissioner. Copies of such regulations shall be

furnished by the commissioner to any person making an application

therefor.

2. Snowmobiles operated at special events approved by the commissioner

pursuant to subdivision one shall be exempt from the provisions of this

article concerning mufflers and lights during the time of such

operation, including all pre-race practice at the location of said meet

and the provisions of article forty-seven of the vehicle and traffic law

concerning registration.