Section 21.01. Legislative findings and purpose

The legislature hereby
  finds that it is in the  public  interest  to  register  snowmobiles  as
  recreational  vehicles  for  the  purpose  of  enforcement of reasonable
  provisions concerning their use and control; to encourage the  sport  of
  snowmobiling  as  a  family activity; to promote the proper and safe use
  and operation of snowmobiles; to provide an adequate safety  educational
  program  for  youthful  operators; to limit the operation of snowmobiles
  upon public highways and private property without  the  consent  of  the
  owner;  to protect and preserve the state's natural resources, including
  its wildlife, wild forests, waters and scenic and wilderness  character;
  to  reduce  the  effect  on  the  environment of excess noise; to insure
  privacy of remote  areas;  and  to  afford  opportunity  for  compatible
  enjoyment  of  various  recreational activities on the state's lands and
  open spaces. It is the purpose of this title to  promote  the  safe  and
  proper  use  of snowmobiles for recreation and commerce in this state by
  encouraging their use and development and minimizing detrimental effects
  of such use upon the environment.