OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE ACT CHANGES

This bill updates New Mexico's rules for off-highway vehicles (like ATVs, snowmobiles, and recreational vehicles) to reflect industry changes and improve registration processes. It clarifies vehicle definitions (e.g., weight limits for recreational vehicles), increases registration fees to $17 per vehicle (with up to $40 in user fees), and allocates funds to the trail safety fund. The changes directly affect off-highway vehicle users who must pay updated fees for registration, renewal, or nonresident permits. Safety requirements remain largely unchanged, including prohibitions against operating recklessly near people or livestock. The bill also establishes a $1 fee per registration for litter control.