In this section, “political subdivision” includes a: county; municipal corporation; bicounty or multicounty agency; county board of education; public authority; or special taxing district. This section does not apply to: a vessel; a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle; a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving; earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose. Except as otherwise allowed by law, a person may not use an off-road vehicle on property known by the person to be owned or leased by the State or a political subdivision. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.