This section establishes exemptions from the requirements to register snowmobiles under ORS § 821.100. The following are exempt from the registration requirements, either partially or completely as described:

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(1) A snowmobile owned and operated by the United States, another state or a political subdivision thereof.

(2) A snowmobile owned and operated by this state or by any city, district or political subdivision thereof.

(3) A snowmobile owned by a resident of another state if registered in accordance with the laws of the state in which its owner resides. The exemption granted under this subsection:

(a) Is only granted to the extent that a similar exemption or privilege is granted under the laws of the other state for snowmobiles registered in this state.

(b) Is only granted for a period of up to 60 consecutive days. Any snowmobile that does not qualify for the exemption under this subsection because of this paragraph is subject to registration.

(4) A snowmobile operated under an out-of-state permit issued under ORS § 821.130.

(5) A snowmobile operated under dealer plates as described in ORS § 822.040.

(6) A snowmobile used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS Chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations. [1983 c.338 § 715; 1985 c.16 § 347; 1985 c.459 § 8; 1987 c.254 § 4; 1987 c.261 § 4; 1987 c.387 § 2; 1989 c.991 § 9; 1995 c.774 § 18; 1999 c.977 § 29]