SB 770
Establishing Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates the West Virginia Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act and establishes a commission to manage off-highway vehicle recreation in the state. The commission will identify and designate suitable public lands as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas (OHVRAs), develop and maintain OHV trails, and ensure safe and sustainable use of these areas. It also creates a dedicated fund to support these activities through fees, fines, and grants.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission.
- Designates suitable public lands as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas (OHVRAs).
- Creates the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program Fund.
- Authorizes grants for local and private landowners to develop OHV trails.
- Requires environmental impact assessments for OHV trail projects.
- Establishes regulations for OHV use, including speed limits and safety requirements.
- Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature.
- Finances the program through OHV registration fees, fines, state appropriations, and private donations.
Who is affected
- Off-highway vehicle users
- Environmental conservation groups
- Local government officials
- Law enforcement agencies
- Public land management agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for OHV recreation.
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