(1) A person may not operate a Class I all-terrain vehicle on the ocean shore unless the person obtains a permit from the State Parks and Recreation Department as provided in this section.
(2) The department may issue a permit for the operation of a Class I all-terrain vehicle on the ocean shore if the operator of the vehicle holds a permit issued under ORS 390.570, if the vehicle has a current operating permit issued under ORS 390.580 and if the vehicle will be used to meet the transportation needs of:
(a) Individuals with disabilities;
(b) Emergency response or emergency aid workers; or
(c) Biologists, wildlife monitors or other natural resources workers.
(3) Application for a permit issued under this section shall be in a form determined by the department. The department shall specify the information to be contained in the application, the renewal period and the manner in which the permit must be displayed.
(4) The department may not charge for a permit issued under this section.