The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, welfare
and safety by regulating the operation of off-road recreational vehicles within
the Town of Lake George in a manner which will minimize detrimental effects
of such use on the environment and prevent accidents to pedestrian travelers
and other users of property in the Town of Lake George.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
Real property owned, leased or used by the Town of Lake George, Village
of Lake George, Lake George Central School District, County of Warren or any
local government agency.
OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Every unenclosed limited use motor vehicle having a seat or saddle
for the use of the rider and designed to travel with two, three or four wheels
in contact with the ground (excluding a tractor), whether known as a motorcycle,
all-terrain vehicle, minibike, trail bike or by any other name, whether or
not said vehicles are, in fact, registered for operation on the public highways.
A failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
a violation and the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250
or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both.
The Warren County Sheriff's Department and New York State Police shall
enforce the provisions of this chapter, and the Town may appoint such other
enforcement officers as may be necessary.