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This is only a partial list, limited to what is important to snowmobiling.

Chapter 576 - General Obligations

AN ACT to reconsolidate laws relating to the creation, definition, enforcement, transfer, modification, discharge and revival of various civil obligations, constituting chapter twenty-four-a of the consolidated laws Became a law April 23, 1963, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, by a majority vote, three-fifths being present The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR-A OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW

Article 9. Obligations of care. (SS 9-101--9-103.) 11. Obligations to make compensation or restitution. (SS 11-100--11-107.)

Title 1 - Conditions on Real Property, Includes all sections below

Section 9-101. Liability of receiver of rents and profits appointed in mortgage foreclosure.

Section 9-103. No duty to keep premises safe for certain uses; responsibility for acts of such users. (This is what is important to us)

Office Of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law

Chapter 660 - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

AN ACT in relation to parks, recreation and historic preservation, constituting chapter thirty-six-b of the consolidated laws, and repealing article twenty-five of the executive law, article fifteen and parts one through twelve, fourteen and fifteen of article sixteen of the conservation law, title one of article eight of the public authorities law, and chapter eight hundred sixty-six of the laws of nineteen hundred thirty, entitled "An act to provide for the development of the Saratoga Springs reservation as a state health resort, creating for such special purpose a temporary state commission, to be known as the Saratoga Springs commission, providing for its organization and duration, defining its powers and duties and making an appropriation therefore" Became a law May 31, 1972, with the approval of the Governor. Passed by a majority vote, three-fifths being present The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION LAW

TITLE A - SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS

Article 1. Short title; definitions (Secs. 1.01-1.03)

TITLE B ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Article 3. Office of parks, recreation and historic preservation; commissioner (Secs. 3.01-3.25)

Article 5. State council of parks and recreation (Secs. 5.01-5.09)

Article 7. Park regions and regional park and recreation commissions (Secs. 7.01.-7.13)

Article 9. Palisades interstate park commission (Secs. 9.01-9.09)

Article 11. State board for historic preservation (Secs. 11.01-11.09)

TITLE C PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Article 13. General provisions (Secs. 13.01-13.30)

Article 14. Historic Preservation (Secs. 14.01-14.09)

Article 15. Park and recreation land acquisition bond acts (Secs. 15.01-15.13)

Article 17. Outdoor recreation development bond act (Secs. 17.01-17.11)

Article 19. Historic sites (Secs. 19.01-19.11)

Article 19-A. Title to property held by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation (Secs. Article 19.13-19.29)

Article 20. New York State park preserve system (Secs. 20.01-20.03)

TITLE D SNOWMOBILES

Article 21. General provisions (Secs. 21.01-21.07). Includes all sections below

Section 21.01 Legislative findings and purpose.

Section 21.03 Jurisdiction of office.

Section 21.05 Definitions.

Section 21.07 Fee for snowmobile trail development and maintenance.

Article 25. Control provisions (Secs. 25.01-25.29). Includes all sections below

Section 25.01 Rules and regulations.

Section 25.03 Operation of snowmobiles; general.

Section 25.04 Designation of certain trails.

Section 25.05 Operation on highways.

Section 25.07 Operation on other public lands.

Section 25.09 Operation on highways and public lands; authorization by governmental agencies.

Section 25.11 Special events.

Section 25.13 Liability insurance.

Section 25.17 Equipment.

Section 25.18 Trail grooming equipment; requirements.

Section 25.19 Operation by youthful operators.

Section 25.21 Responsibility for operation by minors.

Section 25.23 Liability for negligence.

Section 25.24 Operating a snowmobile on a street or highway or upon public trails or lands while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2Section 5.25 Accidents; reports.

Section 25.27 Service on nonresidents and certain residents, administrators or executors.

Section 25.29 Suspension and revocation of certificates and permits.

TITLE E ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES; STATE AID

Article 27. Enforcement; penalties; state aid (Secs. 27.01-27.17). Includes all sections below

Section 27.01 Enforcement.

Section 27.03 Uniform appearance ticket and simplified information.

Section 27.05 Verification or affirmation of accusatory instruments.

Section 27.07 Pleas by mail.

Section 27.09 Convictions; bail forfeitures; failure to appear.

Section 27.11 Offenses; penalties.

Section 27.12 Mandatory surcharge required in certain cases.

Section 27.13 Disposition of fees and penalties.

Section 27.15 State aid; snowmobile enforcement.

Section 27.17 State aid; snowmobile trail development and maintenance.

Vehicles and Traffic Laws

Chapter 775 - Vehicle & Traffic

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles, motor cycles, and highway traffic, constituting chapter seventy-one of the consolidated laws Became a law April 23, 1959, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, by a majority vote, three-fifths being present The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, to enact as follows: CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS

Title 11 - Registration Of Snowmobiles, Motorboats And Limited Use Vehicles

Article 47. Registration of snowmobiles. Includes all sections below

Section 2220. Jurisdiction of department.

Section 2221. Definitions.

Section 2222. Registration.

Section 2223. Display of registration numbers.

Section 2224. Registration record.

Section 2225. Certificate of registration.

Section 2226. Licensing by municipalities.

Section 2227. Rules and regulations.

Section 2228. Special events.

Section 2229. Snowmobile, not a motor vehicle.

Section 2230. Suspension and revocation of registrations; offenses; penalties.

Section 2231. Disposition of fees.

Article 48. Registration of vessels. Includes all sections below

Section 2250. Jurisdiction of department.

Section 2251. Registration.

Section 2252. Exemption from registration.

Section 2253. Certificates of registration, registration numbers, and validating stickers.

Section 2254. Registration record.

Section 2255. Temporary registration.

Section 2256. Suspension and revocation of registrations; offenses; penalties.

Section 2257. Registration of dealers.

Section 2257-a. Suspension, revocation or refusal to issue dealer registration; suspension or revocation of dealer demonstrator number or trailer plate; suspension of authority to issue temporary registration; civil penalty.

Section 2257-b. Yacht brokers.

Section 2258. Rules and regulations.

Article 4 8-A. Registration of limited use vehicles. Includes all sections below

Section 2260. General provisions.

Section 2261. Registration.

Section 2262. Limitations on registrations.

Section 2263. Revocation and suspension.

Section 2264. Display of registration number plate or plates.

Section 2265. Equipment, inspection and insurance.

Section 2267. Dealers and manufacturers.

Section 2268. Motor-assisted vehicle.

Section 2269. Exemptions.

Section 2270. Rules and regulations.

Article 48-B. Registration of all terrain vehicles. Includes all sections below

Section 2280. Jurisdiction of department.

Section 2281. Definitions.

Section 2282. Registration and permit.

Section 2283. Display of registration.

Section 2284. Registration record.

Section 2285. Certificate of registration.

Section 2286. Licensing by municipalities.

Section 2287. Special events.

Section 2288. Responsibility for operation by minors.

Section 2289. Violations.

Section 2290. Rules and regulations.

Section 2291. Disposition of fees.

Article 4 8-C. Rules for operation of all terrain vehicles. Includes all sections below

Section 2400. Legislative purpose.

Section 2401. Definitions.

Section 2402. Rules and regulations.

Section 2403. Operation of ATVs; where permitted.

Section 2404. Operating rules.

Section 2405. Designation of highways and public lands for travel by ATVs.

Section 2406. Equipment.

Section 2407. Liability insurance.

Section 2408. Special events.

Section 2409. ATV safety course and safety certificate.

Section 2410. Operation by minors.

Section 2411. Liability for negligence.

Section 2412. Service on nonresidents and certain residents, administrators or executors.

Section 2413. Accidents; reports.