What's happening
This bill allows vintage snowmobiles manufactured before April 1, 1980, to be registered in New York State.
Why it matters
Preserves historical vehicles. By enabling registration of snowmobiles manufactured before April 1, 1980, the bill supports enthusiasts and collectors who want to preserve and legally operate vintage models, encouraging heritage and historical appreciation.
Promotes tourism and local events. The legal recognition of vintage snowmobiles may boost participation in vintage snowmobile shows, parades, and tourism-driven winter events, potentially benefiting local economies.
Clarifies regulatory status. The bill removes ambiguity for owners of older snowmobiles, providing a clear legal pathway for registration and compliance, which could reduce enforcement disputes and promote responsible ownership.
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Register Vintage Snowmobiles
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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7164
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
April 10, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. BUTTENSCHON, WILLIAMS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the registration of vintage snowmobiles
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 11 of section 2222 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows:
(d) Snowmobiles manufactured before April first, nineteen hundred eighty.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09554-01-9
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