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Past Articles Dirt Bike and ATV laws

Effort to Preserve Self-Funded Trails Underway

Saturday, April 23, 2011
Lawmakers are building support for a law which sets aside a gas-tax revenue from users of OHVs in order to fund the creation of motorized and non-motorized trails.

Register for AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb

Friday, April 22, 2011
The AMA is hosting a capitol hill climb on May 26th to send a message to lawmakers that action is needed to exclude youth model ATVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Wild Lands Policy on Hold for '11 Fiscal Year

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The new funding measure which keeps the federal government operating until September 30th includes language that prevents the Interior Department from carrying out the new Wild Lands Policy and is a major victory for OHV enthusiasts.

Wild Lands Policy Dealt Possible Setback

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The funding measure that will keep the federal government operating through Sept. 30 includes language that bars the Interior Department from using any money to carry out the controversial Wild Lands land-use policy.

Act Now to Save Recreational Trails Program

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
U.S. Representatives Tom Petri and Mike Michaud have released a letter asking members of the House to sign a letter in support of the Recreational Trails Program.

Committee Hears Testimony Against Lead Ban

Saturday, April 09, 2011
A U.S. House Committee heard a variety of people discuss that revising the lead law may pose more of a risk for children.

Recreational Trails Program to Expire

Friday, April 08, 2011
The Recreational Trails Program is about to expire and a new authorization bill must be put in its place to preserve land for OHV use.

MIC to Testify Before Congress on Lead Ban

Friday, April 08, 2011
MIC General Counsel member Paul Vitrano will represent the powersports industry and its riders while attempting to urge congress to halt the ban on youth model motorcycles and ATVs.

Kids Just Want to Ride Act Gains Support

Wednesday, April 06, 2011
A bill that would exempt kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the law that effectively bans them at the end of the year is gaining support on the eve of a key congressional hearing.
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