This bill amends Section 321I.10 of the Iowa Code to allow registered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road utility vehicles to operate on public hunting areas specifically for the purpose of transporting a lawfully taken deer carcass. A new subsection has been added that stipulates both the operator and any passengers must wear blaze orange apparel until the deer carcass is removed from the public hunting area. This change aims to facilitate the legal transport of deer while ensuring safety through visibility.

Under current law, the operation of ATVs and off-road utility vehicles on public lands is generally restricted, with the Natural Resource Commission having the authority to prohibit such activities for safety reasons. Violations of these prohibitions are classified as simple misdemeanors, carrying fines and potential civil penalties. The new provision introduces an exception to these restrictions, allowing for specific use during hunting seasons while maintaining safety requirements for those involved in the transport of deer carcasses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321I.10