Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purpose of this section, "accompanied by" means within a distance of another person that permits uninterrupted visual contact and verbal communication.
Subd. 2. Apprentice riders; requirements. Notwithstanding sections 84.793, 84.862, 84.925, and 84.9256, a person who is age 12 or over and who does not possess a required safety certificate may participate in up to two trail-riding events sponsored by the commissioner in state parks, state trails, state recreation areas, and state forests that are designed to involve apprentice riders. The person must be accompanied by an adult with a valid safety certificate. All vehicles must be properly registered for use in Minnesota.
History:2012 c 272 s 4