1. The commission may adopt rules for the following purposes:
a. Registration and titling of all-terrain vehicles.
b. Use of all-terrain vehicles as far as game and fish resources or habitats are affected.
c. Use of all-terrain vehicles on public lands under the jurisdiction of the commission.
d. Use of all-terrain vehicles on any waters of the state under the jurisdiction of the commission, while the waters are frozen.
e. Establishment of a program of grants, subgrants, and contracts to be administered by the department for the development, maintenance, and operation of designated all-terrain vehicle riding areas and trails by political subdivisions and incorporated private organizations.
f. Issuance of safety certificates.
g. Issuance of competition registrations and the participation of all-terrain vehicles so registered in special events.
h. Issuance of annual user permits for nonresidents and establishment of administrative fees for the issuance of the permits.
i. Establishment of a certified education course for the safe use and operation of all-terrain vehicles.
j. Certification of volunteer all-terrain vehicle education instructors.
2. In adopting the rules, consideration shall be given to the need to protect the environment and the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect private property, public parks, and other public lands; to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat; and to promote uniformity of rules relating to the use, operation, and equipment of all-terrain vehicles. The rules shall be in conformance with chapter 17A.
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