LD 1220
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3.__Render assistance.__The operator of an ATV involved in an
accident shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.

 
4.__Penalties.__A person who violates this section commits a
Class E crime.

 
5.__Aggravated punishment category.__Notwithstanding
subsection 4, a person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly
fails to comply with this section when the accident resulted in
serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2,
subsection 23, or death, commits a Class C crime.

 
§13157-C.__ATV accident reports

 
1.__Report requirements.__A person shall give notice of an ATV
accident within 72 hours to the commissioner on forms provided by
the commissioner if the person is:

 
A.__The operator of an ATV involved in an accident that does
not result in injuries requiring the services of a physician
or in the death of a person but involves property damage
estimated to cost $1,000 or more;

 
B.__A person acting for the operator of an ATV described in
paragraph A; or

 
C.__The owner of an ATV described in paragraph A having
knowledge of the accident if the operator of the ATV is
unknown.

 
2.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply to violations of
this section.

 
A.__A person who violates this section commits a civil
violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more
than $500 may be adjudged.

 
B.__A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as
having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the
previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.


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