First Reading Of Golf Cart Ordinance Passes

The Huron City Commission has cleared first reading of an ordinance to regulate golf cart use on Huron streets. Confusion has set-in on the issue because gas powered carts were licensed similar to ATVs. City Attorney Gerry Kaufmann says his interpretation of the law passed last year by the Legislature makes the rules clear on golf cart use….

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The difference in what ticket is written comes down to where fine money for the violation is going. Since the state law says golf carts in general without specifying a power source, on item the entire Commission agrees on is getting clarification as to if gas powered carts would need to be re-licensed…

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Second and final reading of the golf cart ordinance is set for next week.