MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Transportation

By: Representative Reynolds (By Request)

House Bill 819

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY, ROAD OR STREET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  It shall be unlawful for any person to drive an all-terrain vehicle on a public highway, road or street.  Any person violating this provision shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per offense.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2010.