N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2411: Liability for negligence

§ 2411. Liability for negligence. Negligence in the use of operation

of an ATV shall be attributable to the owner. Every owner of an ATV used

or operated in this state shall be liable and responsible for death or

injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the

use or operation of such ATV by any person using or operating the same

with the permission, express or implied, of such owner, provided,

however, that such operator's negligence shall not be attributed to the

owner as to any claim or cause of action accruing to the operator or his

legal representative for such injuries or death.