1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; requiring ordinances for the operation of certain 
1.3 	motorized vehicles;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.045, 
1.4 	subdivision 1.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.045, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subdivision 1.Designation of roadway, permit. The governing body of any a
1.8 	county, home rule charter or statutory city, or town may shall by ordinance authorize 
1.9 	the operation of motorized golf carts, or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, on designated 
1.10 	roadways or portions thereof under its jurisdiction. Authorization to operate a motorized 
1.11 	golf cart or four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is by permit only. For purposes of this section, a 
1.12 	four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is a motorized flotation-tired vehicle with four low-pressure 
1.13 	tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry 
1.14 	weight of less than 600 pounds.