[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Middlefield 4-24-1973 (Ch. 14, Art.
IV, of the 1990 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to supplement the
laws of the state, specifically § 14-379 et seq., of the
Connecticut General Statutes, as they pertain to the operation and
use of snowmobiles in the Town.
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
To control the course of or otherwise use a snowmobile.
Any self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or
ice, except vehicles propelled by sail.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile under
the following conditions:
(1)
On the frozen surface of Lake Beseck, or any other public body of
water located within the boundaries of the Town, at any time other
than between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;
(2)
In a manner so as to constitute a violation of any state statute
or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder by the State Commissioner
of Motor Vehicles, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
or any other state administrative agency.
B.
The terms of this chapter shall at all times be subject to the terms
of § 14-379 et seq., of the Connecticut General Statutes,
and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder by the State Commissioner
of Motor Vehicles.
Any person violating the terms of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be fined in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for a first violation,
an amount not to exceed $1,500 for a second violation, and an amount
not to exceed $2,000 for a third or subsequent violation.
