The director of natural resources shall adopt rules for the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles on land or waters controlled by the state. The director also shall undertake a program relating to the development of trails and special areas for the use of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles, and may require any permits for such use as the director considers necessary.

The director may designate employees of the department of natural resources to enforce any rules adopted under this section. An employee so designated shall have full authority to enforce any provision of this chapter with respect to the proper titling, registration, equipping, and operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles on land or waters controlled by the state.