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Proponents say club registration, decals and membership will reduce illegal ATV use
Summary
Proponents described a registration and membership model with club decals, revocation of membership for violations, and suggestions that a town road ordinance plus club oversight will identify offenders and encourage compliance.
Proponents said a town road ordinance would make it possible to require registration and club membership, which they argued would reduce illegal use and make enforcement practical. The presenters described a system of club decals, registration plates and electronic contact information for each registered machine so landowners and neighbors could identify riders and report violations directly to club officers or the sheriff.
The presenters emphasized that the club would be open to town residents and taxpayers, that membership dues would fund registration/stickers and that the club could revoke membership for repeated violations. They also cited examples from neighboring towns where clubs and decal systems were used to identify violators and, in a cited instance, game camera evidence led to a fine. The club said it would provide the exact draft language and proposed sticker/ID approach to the town office before the next selectboard review.
