Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64VAST 2016 REVISED BYLAWS No less than 40% of the collected annual TMA fees/dues shall be allocated to the VAST Trails Fund. Every snowmobile operating on the SSTS shall have a valid TMA as required by Vermont law. TMAs shall be available through local VAST affiliated snowmobile clubs or their agents. Local club dues and county dues as applicable shall be added to the base cost of each TMA. Certain categories of TMAs may also be purchased on-line through the VAST website where a portion of the total purchase price will be returned to clubs for membership dues. This portion will be determined on an annual basis and be approved by the Board of Directors in conjunction with the Fiscal Year Budget. Special category TMAs (including but not limited to CommercialTMAs, Dealer Plate TMAs, Antique, and Active Duty Military) TMAs shall only be available through the VAST office. Dues of $15 will be added to the cost of these TMAs and forwarded to the applicable club. An individual who leases a snowmobile for personal use and who registers it under his/her name, shall have a valid TMA. The TMA fee/dues will include an individual VAST membership that is valid from the date of purchase thru December 31st of the TMA year. (ie: TMA purchased in November, the VAST membership is valid until December 31st of the following year, TMA (Trail Pass) portion is valid for riding season only which is December 16th thru April 15th ). A Three Day (or limited time) TMA will include membership valid only for the specified time frame and will not afford any voting rights or benefits. TMA’s may be sold in the following types: In-State TMA - Snowmobile Registered In Vermont Any snowmobile that is legally registered in Vermont regardless of owners residency. Out Of State TMA - Snowmobile Registered Other Than In Vermont Any snowmobile that is legally registered outside of the state of Vermont regardless of owners residency. COMMERCIAL TMA - Any snowmobile operated for profit shall display a valid commercial TMA decal on that snowmobile unless exempted by state law. All operators of commercial snowmobiles shall show proof that they have completed a certified snowmobile safety course or its equivalent or be under the direct supervision of an individual certified to teach the safety course. A Commercial TMA may only be issued after: a) The individual or entity offering a snowmobile for commercial operation has first entered into a written contract with the snowmobile club responsible for obtaining landowner permission for snowmobile trails and trail maintenance in the primary location of the commercial entity. 50