The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to update the registration and operation requirements for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, and off-road motorcycles. Key changes include the requirement for ATVs to be registered under Code chapter 321 for highway use, with an annual registration fee set at $20 for vehicles up to five model years old and $10 for those older than five years. The bill establishes a new Off-highway All-terrain Vehicle Recreational Riding Areas Fund, which will be funded by a portion of the registration fees collected, and allows for the issuance of a certificate of title for ATVs through county treasurers instead of county recorders.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for civil penalties, establishing a simple misdemeanor with a scheduled fine of $70 for operating unregistered ATVs, and repeals several sections related to ATV registration and operation. It also eliminates the requirement for individuals to provide personal information such as height, weight, or eye color when registering snowmobiles and vessels. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the registration process for ATVs and enhance the management of recreational riding areas while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.2, 321.20B, 321.234A, 321.34, 321.109, 321.52, 321I.4, 321.122, 321.117, 321.116, 321.166, 321.178A, 321.404A, 321.385, 321.383, 321.445, 321I.1, 321I.25, 321I.2, 321I.15A, 321I.17, 321I.20, 321I.22, 321I.27, 321I.28, 321I.29, 321I.30, 321I.31, 321I.32, 321I.34, 321I.35, 321I.36, 321.352, 9I.11, 321G.4, 331.610, 331.602, 805.8B, 321I.10, 462A.5