Reference: OHV Legislation

During the last moments of the 2002 regular session of the Florida Legislature, we were fortunate to get several key parts of our proposed Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Program attached as an amendment to House Bill 1681, Relating to Agriculture and

Consumer Services. This bill, with some of our provisions included, was passed by both the House and the Senate, and has been sent to Governor Bush for his signature. The Governor has 21 days to sign or veto the bill. If Governor Bush signs the bill, it will become part of Florida law.

The key provisions that are of interest to us as off-highway motorcycle and ATV riders:

• Establishes an OHV Safety and Recreation Act
• Directs the department to prepare a plan to identify at least two more sites within the state for the establishment of riding areas
• Directs DMV to issue titles for off-highway motorcycles and ATVs
• Directs the revenue from these titles be deposited in a fund for OHV recreation Directs Division of Forestry to develop a program to use these OHV recreation

It is important that we show our support for this bill. Please send your messages of support to:

The Honorable Charles H. Bronson

Commissioner of Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services The Capitol - PL 10

400 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800

850-488-3022 (phone)

850-922-4936 (fax)

Please contact him to express your support for the bill. Support the title fee as a means to fund the program and to improve law enforcement efforts to recover stolen motorcycles and A TVs. Ask him to use your letter of support to urge Governor Bush to sign the bill.

Do it today.

If you need more details regarding this information, I will be happy to discuss it with you.

Jack Terrell