A. A person may not operate a snowmobile on the statewide snowmobile trail system or a public right-of-way that is open to snowmobiling except at a reasonable and prudent speed for the existing conditions, including when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and taking a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding trail and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians, skiers or other traffic by reason of weather or trail conditions.

Sec. 30. 12 MRSA §7827, sub-§21, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 420, §1, is amended to read:

21. Unlawfully permitting operation. A person is guilty of unlawfully permitting operation of a snowmobile if he that person owns a snowmobile and knowingly permits it to be operated that is operated by another person in violation of any section of this subchapter. A person is guilty of unlawfully permitting operation of a snowmobile if that person is the parent or guardian responsible for the care of a minor under 18 years of age who operates a snowmobile in violation of this subchapter.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.