Taken from my local NY club website..
"By this time, I#146;m sure that most of you are aware of the recent law that was passed by the New York State legislators which resulted in a two-tier system for registering snowmobiles. This law will be effective for the 2006/2007 season. Those individuals who belong to a snowmobile club will pay an annual fee of $45 (same as current year). Those individuals who do not belong to a snowmobile club will pay an annual fee of $100. This law was passed to increase club membership which will result in better communication between snowmobilers and safer riding for everyone. This law also includes a speed limit of 55 mph for sleds. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: (from the New York State Snowmobile Association)
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) has informed all snowmobilers about a fee increase. The total registration fee is increasing from the current $45 to $100 unless you are a club member. There is no deadline as long as you become a club member before you renew your registration!!!! You will receive a voucher from the club or if you join using the NYSSA Online System (Coming Soon) you can download the voucher and print it at home. Whichever method you use you will submit the voucher to NYSDMV and therefore pay only $45 for each sled owned. Clubs will soon have the vouchers for distribution. Please remember it is the clubs that build, maintain, sign, offer safety courses and establish our nearly 11,000 miles of trail. Without the clubs there are no trails and without members there are no clubs!!!! "