DAR File No. 27181

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-601-17

Definitions

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27181
Filed: 05/18/2004, 12:12
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The reason for the change is to add a definitions section (Section R651-601-17) for "Motorized Transportation Devices" (MTDs) and what devices are included under this definition.

Summary of the rule or change:

There have been a lot of questions as to what constitutes a motorized transportation device since the addition of motorized skateboards, bicycles, etc. This rule amendment clarifies the meaning of MTDs for the public by rule.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63-11-17

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Since this is an addition to the definitions for State Parks and Recreation, there is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget.

local governments:

Local government is not impacted by this rule amendment as it is for definition to a state rule when used in state park areas.

other persons:

The use of MTDs in the state parks will now be listed under the definitions section (R651-601-17) and therefore is applicable to the rest of the rules that pertain to motorized transportation devices while recreating/visiting state parks in Utah. There is no anticipated cost or savings as this is a definition being added to clarify what is meant by "MTDs".

Compliance costs for affected persons:

MTDs is being defined to accurately list what is considered an MTD under that category and complies with Section 41-6-1. There is no anticipated compliance cost, only a definition of what is a "MTD", and where they can operate.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at deeguess@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/15/2004

This rule may become effective on:

07/16/2004

Authorized by:

Gordon Topham, Deputy Director

RULE TEXT

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-601. Definitions as Used in These Rules.

R651-601-17. Definitions.

(1) "Motorized Transportation Device" means any motorized device used as a mode of transportation that includes: "Electric assisted bicycles", "Mopeds", "Motor Assisted scooters", "motorcycles", "motor-driven cycle", and "personal motorized mobility device" as defined in Utah State Code 41-6-1. "Motorized wheelchairs" are also included under this definition.

KEY: parks, off-highway vehicles

[June 15, 2001]2004

Notice of Continuation October 23, 2003

41-22-10

63-11-3

63-11-17

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at deeguess@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.