(1) A person 16 years of age or older commits the offense of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not hold a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575. (2) A child under 16 years of age commits the offense of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the child operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the child does not meet all the following conditions: (a) The child must be accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570, 390.575 or 390.577 and is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child. (b) The child must hold a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575. (3) A child under seven years of age may not operate a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands. (4) This section does not apply if the all-terrain vehicle is: (a) Used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; and (b) Being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle. (5) The offense described in this section, operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C traffic violation.
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