The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XVIII
PUBLIC LANDS AND PROPERTY

Chapter 261
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECREATION

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F.S. 261.20

261.20 Operations of off-highway vehicles on public lands; restrictions; safety courses; required equipment; prohibited acts; penalties.—

(1) This section applies only to the operation of off-highway vehicles on public lands.

(2) Any person operating an off-highway vehicle as permitted in this section who has not attained 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult while operating the off-highway vehicle.

(3) While operating an off-highway vehicle, a person who has not attained 16 years of age must have in his or her possession a certificate evidencing the satisfactory completion of an approved off-highway vehicle safety course in this state or another jurisdiction. A nonresident who has not attained 16 years of age and who is in this state temporarily for a period not to exceed 30 days is exempt from this subsection. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit an agency from requiring additional safety-education courses for all operators.

(4)(a) The department shall approve all off-highway vehicle public safety-education programs required by this chapter as a condition for operating on public lands.

(b) An off-highway vehicle must be equipped with a spark arrester that is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, a braking system, and a muffler, all in operating condition.

(c) Off-highway vehicles, when operating pursuant to this chapter, shall be equipped with a silencer or other device which limits sound emissions. Exhaust noise must not exceed 96 decibels in the A-weighting scale for vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1986, or 99 decibels in the A-weighting scale for vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1986, when measured from a distance of 20 inches using test procedures established by the Society of Automotive Engineers under Standard J-1287. Off-highway vehicle manufacturers or their agents prior to the sale to the general public in this state of any new off-highway vehicle model manufactured after January 1, 2008, shall provide to the department revolutions-per-minute data needed to conduct the J-1287 test, where applicable.

(d) An off-highway vehicle that is operated between sunset and sunrise, or when visibility is reduced because of rain, smoke, or smog, must display a lighted headlamp and taillamp unless the use of such lights is prohibited by other laws, such as a prohibition on the use of lights when hunting at night.

(e) An off-highway vehicle that is used in certain organized and sanctioned competitive events being held on a closed course may be exempted by departmental rule from any equipment requirement in this subsection.

(5) It is a violation of this section:

(a) To carry more passengers on an off-highway vehicle than the machine is specifically designed by the manufacturer to carry.

(b) To operate an off-highway vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any prescription or over-the-counter drug that impairs vision or motor condition.

(c) For a person who has not attained 16 years of age, to operate an off-highway vehicle without wearing eye protection, over-the-ankle boots, and a safety helmet that is approved by the United States Department of Transportation or Snell Memorial Foundation.

(d) To operate an off-highway vehicle in a careless or reckless manner that endangers or causes injury or damage to another person or property.

(6) Any person who violates this section commits a noncriminal infraction and is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and may have his or her privilege to operate an off-highway vehicle on public lands revoked. However, a person who commits such acts with intent to defraud, or who commits a second or subsequent violation, is subject to a fine of not less than $500 and may have his or her privilege to operate an off-highway vehicle on public lands revoked.

(7) Public land managing agencies, through the course of their management activities, are exempt from the provisions of paragraph (5)(a).

History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-290; s. 2, ch. 2014-187; s. 23, ch. 2018-110.

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Amendments to 261.20

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 261.20

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 261.20.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S261.20

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S261.20 (5)(a-d) OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON PUBLIC LANDS - Restrictions; safety courses; required equipment; prohibited acts - Points on Drivers License: 0

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, v. ORRSTOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., 367 F. Supp. 3d 267 (M.D. Pa. 2019)

. . . . §§ 261.20(g), 261.22(e), 261.23(b). . . . See 12 C.F.R. § 261.20(g) ; see also Schreiber, 11 F.3d at 222 (stating that reports and records gathered . . .

UNITED STATES v. RICHTER, v., 796 F.3d 1173 (10th Cir. 2015)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a), 261.20(a), 261.24. . . . See 42 U.S.C. § 6926(b); 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.1, 261.2, 261.20. . . .

CITY OF HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA v. DISPOSAL SERVICE INCORPORATED, a a, 36 F. Supp. 3d 692 (S.D.W. Va. 2014)

. . . . § 261.20 to .24. . . .

APPALACHIAN VOICES, v. MCCARTHY, In, 989 F. Supp. 2d 30 (D.D.C. 2013)

. . . . §§ 261.11(a)(1), 261.20-24 (2012). . . .

P. VIDRINE, Jr. v. UNITED STATES, 846 F. Supp. 2d 550 (W.D. La. 2011)

. . . . §§ 261.20-261.24. . . .

HOWMET CORPORATION, v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 614 F.3d 544 (D.C. Cir. 2010)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a), 261.20-.24, it must be managed as a hazardous waste subject to the RCRA requirements. . . .

UNITED STATES v. Y. SAPORITO, 684 F. Supp. 2d 1043 (N.D. Ill. 2010)

. . . . §§ 261.20-24, 261.31, 302.4. . . .

HERNANDEZ, v. ESSO STANDARD OIL COMPANY PUERTO RICO, 599 F. Supp. 2d 175 (D.P.R. 2009)

. . . . §§ 261.20 through 261.24: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. . . .

WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY, v. L. JOHNSON, U. S., 540 F. Supp. 2d 125 (D.D.C. 2008)

. . . . §§ 261.20-261.24). . . .

BASEL ACTION NETWORK, a v. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, G., 370 F. Supp. 2d 57 (D.C. Cir. 2005)

. . . . §§ 261.20 through 261.24 (Part 261, Subpart C) (so-called “characteristic wastes”). . . .

CALIFORNIA, v. M P INVESTMENTS,, 308 F. Supp. 2d 1137 (E.D. Cal. 2003)

. . . . §§ 261.20 through'261.24: ignitability, cor-rosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.” . . .

UNITED STATES v., 339 F.3d 1080 (9th Cir. 2003)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a)(2)(i), 261.20(a). . . .

CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY, v. WHITTAKER CORP. v., 272 F. Supp. 2d 1053 (C.D. Cal. 2003)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a)(2)® and 261.20(a). . . .

UNITED STATES v. ELIAS,, 269 F.3d 1003 (9th Cir. 2001)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a)(2), 261.20-24. . 40 C.F.R. § 261.23. . 40 C.F.R. § 260.10. . 1 E.A.D. 947 (Env.App. . . .

UNITED STATES v. A. HANSEN, R., 262 F.3d 1217 (11th Cir. 2001)

. . . . §§ 261.3(a)(2)(i) and 261.20(a). . . .

ASSOCIATION OF BATTERY RECYCLERS, INC. v. U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY M. U. S., 208 F.3d 1047 (D.C. Cir. 2000)

. . . . §§ 261.20, 261.21, 261.22, 261.28 & 261.24. . . .

UNITED STATES v. CUNNINGHAM,, 194 F.3d 1186 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . . § 261.20-.24. . . . CONCLUSION AFFIRMED. . 40 C.F.R. § 261.20(a) states, in relevant part: "A solid waste ... is a hazardous . . .

UNITED STATES v. WCI STEEL, INC., 72 F. Supp. 2d 810 (N.D. Ohio 1999)

. . . . § 261.20 and 261.22. 26. . . .

UNITED STATES v. G. KELLY,, 167 F.3d 1176 (7th Cir. 1999)

. . . instructions in a section which defined “hazardous waste” as referenced by Congress in RCRA, see 40 CFR §§ 261.20 . . .

UNITED STATES v. I. JOHNSON, Sr. I. Jr., 886 F. Supp. 1057 (W.D.N.Y. 1995)

. . . . §§ 261.20-261.24. . . .

CHATHAM STEEL CORPORATION, v. C. BROWN, 858 F. Supp. 1130 (N.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . . § 261.20-.24 (1993). Likewise, spent lead-acid batteries are deemed hazardous waste under RCRA. . . .

STEEL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,, 27 F.3d 642 (D.C. Cir. 1994)

. . . . §§ 261.20-24, exhibit at least one of four specified characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity . . .

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,, 25 F.3d 1063 (D.C. Cir. 1994)

. . . . § 261.20- 24. . . .

UNITED STATES v. RECTICEL FOAM CORPORATION, a k a L. P. O. E., 858 F. Supp. 726 (E.D. Tenn. 1993)

. . . . §§ 261.10; 261.11; 261.20-261.24. . . .

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES, v. SUMMER DEL CARIBE, INC. E. J. Co. Co. Co. Co. Co. TMA, 821 F. Supp. 574 (N.D. Cal. 1993)

. . . . § 9601(14); see 40 C.F.R. 261.20 et seq. . . .

CONNECTICUT COASTAL FISHERMEN S ASSOCIATION, v. REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. E. I. Co., 989 F.2d 1305 (2d Cir. 1993)

. . . . §§ 261.20 through 261.24: ignitability, cor-rosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. . . .

UNITED STATES v. BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION,, 829 F. Supp. 1023 (N.D. Ind. 1993)

. . . . § 261.20-24 (1991). . . . source that has been determined to be hazardous in nature (i.e., a listed hazardous waste). 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.20 . . .

J. GALLAGHER, W. L. R. E. S. R. M. E. M. S. v. T. V. SPANO BUILDING CORPORATION, V., 805 F. Supp. 1120 (D. Del. 1992)

. . . . §§ 261.20-24. . . .

UNITED STATES v. ALCAN ALUMINUM CORP. BASF Co. TRW, CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT, INC. v. UNITED STATES BASF Co. TRW, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES v. UNITED STATES Co. TRW,, 964 F.2d 252 (3d Cir. 1992)

. . . substance under section 101(14) of the Act if it exhibits any of the characteristics identified in 40 CFR 261.20 . . . Table 302.4, we need not determine whether they exhibit the characteristics set forth in 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.20 . . . Exxon Corp., “the solubility test [pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 261.20 — 261.24] is designed to determine . . .

STATE ARIZONA v. MOTOROLA, INC., 774 F. Supp. 566 (D. Ariz. 1991)

. . . considered a hazardous substance unless it “exhibits any of the characteristics identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . . hazardous waste listed in Table 302.4(a) exhibit any of the characteristics, identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . .

CITY OF NEW YORK, v. EXXON CORPORATION,, 766 F. Supp. 177 (S.D.N.Y. 1991)

. . . under section 101(14) of the Act if it exhibits any of the characteristics identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . . See 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.20-261.24. . . . hazardous waste listed in Table 302.-4(a) exhibit any of the characteristics, identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . .

TOWN OF NORFOLK, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOWN OF WALPOLE, v. REILLY,, 761 F. Supp. 867 (D. Mass. 1991)

. . . . §§ 261.20-24; Mass.Regs.Code tit. 310, §§ 30.120-.125B. . . .

B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY, v. MURTHA, v. RIDSON CORPORATION,, 754 F. Supp. 960 (D. Conn. 1991)

. . . waste under 40 C.F.R. 261.4(b), ... if it exhibits any of the characteristics identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . .

CITY OF NEW YORK, v. EXXON CORPORATION,, 744 F. Supp. 474 (S.D.N.Y. 1990)

. . . under section 101(14) of the Act if it exhibits any of the characteristics identified in 40 C.F.R. 261.20 . . . question is whether Alcan’s waste “exhibit[s] any of the characteristics identified in 40 C.F.R. §§ 261.20 . . .

AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HORSEHEAD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, FERROALLOYS ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ASARCO INCORPORATED, UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,, 285 U.S. App. D.C. 173 (D.C. Cir. 1990)

. . . .-11, 261.20-.24, 261.31-32; see also Hazardous Waste Treatment Council v. . . .

AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HORSEHEAD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, FERROALLOYS ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ASARCO INCORPORATED, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,, 907 F.2d 1179 (D.C. Cir. 1990)

. . . .-11, 261.20-24, 261.31 — .32; see also Hazardous Waste Treatment Council v. . . .

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, K. E. I. E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS COMPANY, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, K. RUBICON INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, K. HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT COUNCIL, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, E. I., 285 U.S. App. D.C. 140 (D.C. Cir. 1990)

. . . . §§ 261.11(a)(1), (a)(2), 261.20-261.24. . . .

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HORSEHEAD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF METAL FINISHERS, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT COUNCIL, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NATIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, M. AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, MONSANTO COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS, v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES, INC. v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,, 906 F.2d 729 (D.C. Cir. 1990)

. . . . § 261.20-.24. . . . slag possessed properties making it a hazardous waste by "characteristic" for purposes of 40 C.F.R. § 261.20 . . .

. . . . § 261.20-.24. . . . slag possessed properties making it a hazardous waste by “characteristic" for purposes of 40 C.F.R. § 261.20 . . .

J. KELLEY, v. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY TSC E. GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, v. J. KELLEY, GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, v. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY TSC E. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY v. GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, v. E. THOMAS, E. E. UNITED STATES v. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY TSC E. GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, v. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY TSC E. THOMAS SOLVENT COMPANY v. GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, v. E. THOMAS E. E., 727 F. Supp. 1532 (W.D. Mich. 1989)

. . . . § 261.20 et seq. . . . .

UNITED STATES v. CONSERVATION CHEMICAL COMPANY OF ILLINOIS,, 733 F. Supp. 1215 (N.D. Ind. 1989)

. . . . § 261.20 et seq. . . .

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, v. LITTON BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC., 715 F. Supp. 949 (W.D. Mo. 1989)

. . . . § 261.20 (7/1/86 edition). Subpart (d) contains lists of hazardous wastes. . . .

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT COUNCIL, v. U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HWTC II, 861 F.2d 277 (D.C. Cir. 1988)

. . . . §§ 261.10-.il (1987) (criteria for listing); id. at §§ 261.20-.24 (characteristics of hazardous wastes . . .

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, v. U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY M., 271 U.S. App. D.C. 342 (D.C. Cir. 1988)

. . . . §§ 261.20-261.24. B. . . .

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, v. U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY M., 852 F.2d 1309 (D.C. Cir. 1988)

. . . . §§ 261.20-261.24. B. . . .

J. EIVINS, v. ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM EASTERN MIDDLE AMERICA, INC. a k a, 660 F. Supp. 1255 (D. Kan. 1987)

. . . expenses of original personnel files, time records, payroll records, etc. obtained for trial preparation $ 261.20 . . .

FRANKLIN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. E. BIENIEK,, 199 F. Supp. 838 (W.D. Pa. 1961)

. . . first premium of $130.60 on April 4, 1958, and when the insured died it had paid premiums amounting to $261.20 . . .

NEW YORK LIFE INS. CO. v. SLOCUM, 177 F. 842 (3d Cir. 1910)

. . . memorandum to her home, and on December 27, 1907, returned to the office, gave the agent a check for $261.20 . . .