§ 20-171.22. Exceptions. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 20‑171.22. Exceptions.

(a)        The provisions ofthis Part do not apply to any owner, operator, lessor, or renter of a farm orranch, or that person's employees or immediate family or household members,when operating an all‑terrain vehicle while engaged in farmingoperations.

(b)        The provisions ofthis Part do not apply to any person using an all‑terrain vehicle forhunting or trapping purposes if the person is otherwise lawfully engaged inthose activities.

(c)        The provisions ofG.S. 20‑171.19(a) do not apply to any person 16 years of age or older ifthe person is otherwise lawfully using the all‑terrain vehicle on anyocean beach area where such vehicles are allowed by law. As used in thissubsection, "ocean beach area" means the area adjacent to the oceanand ocean inlets that is subject to public trust rights. Natural indicators ofthe landward extent of the ocean beaches include, but are not limited to, thefirst line of stable, natural vegetation; the toe of the frontal dune; and thestorm trash line.  (2005‑282,s. 2; 2008‑91, s. 1.)