N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2281: Definitions

§ 2281. Definitions. For the purposes of this article: 1. (a) "All

terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means any self-propelled vehicle which is

manufactured for sale for operation primarily on off-highway trails or

off-highway competitions and only incidentally operated on public

highways providing that such vehicle does not exceed seventy inches in

width, or one thousand pounds dry weight. Provided, however, this

definition shall not include a "snowmobile" or other self-propelled

vehicles manufactured for off-highway use exclusively designed for

travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole

or in part by one or more skis, belts or cleats which utilize an endless

belt tread.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this

subdivision, the term "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" shall not include

any vehicle used for agricultural purposes or for snowplowing, other

than for hire, provided, however, that any such vehicle shall register

as an "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" pursuant to the provisions of this

article if such vehicle is used or is intended to be used for any

purpose other than agricultural purposes or for snowplowing and shall be

regulated in accordance with provisions governing the operation of "all

terrain vehicles" or "ATV's" while in such use.

2. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of selling ATVs

at wholesale or retail.