(a) As used in this part, the term: (1) Farmer means the owner of a commercial agricultural or silvicultural operation or an employee there- of. Such term shall also include any spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild of the owner of such operation. (2) Farm use vehicle means an all-terrain vehicle or personal transportation vehicle.
(b) A farmer who is 16 years of age or older may operate a farm use vehicle on any public road or highway of this state so long as: (1) Such vehicle has a properly affixed emblem conforming to the requirements of Code Section 40-8-4; and (2) Such vehicle is actively being operated by such farmer to transport: (A) Agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm; or (B) Such farmer between his or her residence and the farm at which he or she works or between properties of such farm.