North Carolina § 20-171 - 22. Exceptions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 20-171 — 22. Exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-171. 22. Exceptions.
The provisions of this Part do not apply to any owner, operator, lessor, or renter of a farm or ranch, or that person's employees or immediate family or household members, when operating an all-terrain vehicle while engaged in farming operations. Any person may operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility vehicle on a public street or highway while engaged in farming operations. The provisions of this Part do not apply to any person using an all-terrain vehicle for hunting or trapping purposes if the person is otherwise lawfully engaged in those activities. The provisions of G.S. 20-171.19(a1) do not apply to any person 16 years of age or older if the person is otherwise lawfully using the all-terrain vehicle on any ocean beach area where such vehicles are allowed by law. As used in this subsection, "ocean beach area" means the area adjacent to the ocean and ocean inlets that is subject to public trust rights. Natural indicators of the landward extent of the ocean beaches include, but are not limited to, the first line of stable, natural vegetation; the toe of the frontal dune; and the storm trash line. History (2005-282, s. 2; 2008-91, s. 1; 2011-68, s. 2; 2015-263, s. 8.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2008-91, s. 1, effective July 11, 2008, added subsection (c). Session Laws 2011-68, s. 2, effective October 1, 2011, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date, corrected the section reference in the first sentence of subsection (c). Session Laws 2015-263, s. 8, effective September 30, 2015, added subsection (a1).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 20-171
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-171 cover?
Section 20-171 ("22. Exceptions.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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