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§504. REGISTRATION OF TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS
§505. FARM TRUCKS 1 . Definition.
§506. REGISTRATION FEE FOR MOTOR HOMES
§508. TRUCK CAMPERS (REPEALED)
§510. EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION 1 . Tractors used for farming.
§511. TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS 1 . Registration fees; trailers and semitrailers.
§512. SEMIPERMANENT AND PERMANENT REGISTRATION PLATES FOR TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS
1. Truck or truck tractor. For a truck or truck tractor equipped with pneumatic tires, the following annual registration fee schedule applies.
A. For gross weight from 0 to 6,000 pounds, the fee is $35.
Beginning July 1, 2009, $10 of the fee must be transferred on a quarterly basis by the Treasurer of State to the TransCap Trust Fund established by Title 30-A, section 6006-G. [2007, c. 647, §3 (AMD); 2007, c. 647, §8 (AFF).]
B. For gross weight from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, the fee is $37. [2007, c. 383, §8 (AMD).]
C. For gross weight from 10,001 to 12,000 pounds, the fee is $48. [2007, c. 383, §9 (AMD).]
D. For gross weight from 12,001 to 14,000 pounds, the fee is $81. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
E. For gross weight from 14,001 to 16,000 pounds, the fee is $105. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
F. For gross weight from 16,001 to 18,000 pounds, the fee is $130. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
G. For gross weight from 18,001 to 20,000 pounds, the fee is $161. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
H. For gross weight from 20,001 to 23,000 pounds, the fee is $188. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
I. For gross weight from 23,001 to 26,000 pounds, the fee is $220. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
J. For gross weight from 26,001 to 28,000 pounds, the fee is $267. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
K. For gross weight from 28,001 to 32,000 pounds, the fee is $308. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
L. For gross weight from 32,001 to 34,000 pounds, the fee is $342. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
M. For gross weight from 34,001 to 38,000 pounds, the fee is $379. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
N. For gross weight from 38,001 to 40,000 pounds, the fee is $403. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
O. For gross weight from 40,001 to 42,000 pounds, the fee is $426. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
P. For gross weight from 42,001 to 45,000 pounds, the fee is $450. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
Q. For gross weight from 45,001 to 48,000 pounds, the fee is $497. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
R. For gross weight from 48,001 to 51,000 pounds, the fee is $533. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
S. For gross weight from 51,001 to 54,000 pounds, the fee is $568. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
T. For gross weight from 54,001 to 55,000 pounds, the fee is $580. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
U. For gross weight from 55,001 to 60,000 pounds, the fee is $640. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
V. For gross weight from 60,001 to 65,000 pounds, the fee is $699. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
W. For gross weight from 65,001 to 69,000 pounds, the fee is $762. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
X. For gross weight from 69,001 to 72,000 pounds, the fee is $797. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
Y. For gross weight from 72,001 to 75,000 pounds, the fee is $821. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
Z. For gross weight from 75,001 to 78,000 pounds, the fee is $857. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
AA. For gross weight from 78,001 to 80,000 pounds, the fee is $877. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
BB. For gross weight from 80,001 to 90,000 pounds, the fee is $982. [1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
CC. For gross weight from 90,001 to 94,000 pounds, the fee is $1,026. [1999, c. 580, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
DD. For gross weight from 94,001 to 100,000 pounds, the fee is $1,234. [1999, c. 580, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
[ 2007, c. 647, §3 (AMD); 2007, c. 647, §8 (AFF) .]
2. Credit for certain motor vehicles. If a motor vehicle registered for a gross weight of 23,001 pounds or more is operated only in the truck tractor-semitrailer configuration, a credit of $40 is allowed for the original annual registration fee. The owner of the vehicle must be issued a truck tractor registration plate, which must be displayed on its front.
[ 2015, c. 473, §8 (AMD) .]
3. On ways adjoining premises. A registration or license is not required for the use of a truck, trailer or tractor on that part of a way adjoining the premises of the vehicle's owner.
4. Federal heavy vehicle use tax; proof of payment required. Except as provided by 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 41.6001-2(b)(3), a registration certificate may not be issued for a motor vehicle subject to the use tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Section 4481, until the applicant has presented proof of payment as prescribed by the Secretary of the United States Treasury.
The Secretary of State shall keep records and may issue evidence to comply with 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 41, revised as of May 23, 1985, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Sections 4481, 4482 and 4483.
Pursuant to rule, the Secretary of State may certify that a vehicle qualifies for exemptions under 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 41.4483-3(g) or Section 41.4483-6(b), revised as of May 23, 1985.
[ 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §90 (AMD); 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF) .]
5. Truck or truck tractor and semitrailer. In computing fees for a combination of truck or truck tractor and semitrailer, the vehicle to be registered for gross weight is the truck or truck tractor and the rate is the same as for a truck of similar gross vehicle weight. The gross weight used to determine the registration fee under subsection 1 is the combined gross weight of the truck or truck tractor and semitrailer.
[ 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §1 (AMD) .]
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1995, c. 65, §A90 (AMD). 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). 1995, c. 584, §A1 (AMD). 1995, c. 645, §C9 (AMD). 1995, c. 645, §C16 (AFF). 1999, c. 580, §2 (AMD). 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF). 1999, c. 790, §C8 (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §C19 (AFF). 2007, c. 383, §§8, 9 (AMD). 2007, c. 647, §3 (AMD). 2007, c. 647, §8 (AFF). 2015, c. 473, §8 (AMD).
The annual fee for registration of motor homes is the same as for farm trucks. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
The Secretary of State may select and issue a special distinguishing letter, mark or design for registration plates issued to motor homes. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
One month 20%
8 months 80% [1999, c. 466, §1 (AMD).]
§508. TRUCK CAMPERS
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1999, c. 790, §C10 (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §C19 (AFF). 2017, c. 67, §5 (RP).
§509. TRACTORS
1. Tractors. The annual fee for the registration of a tractor must accompany an application for registration and is as follows.
Tractors equipped with:
A. Pneumatic tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 25¢ per 100 pounds of weight; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Solid rubber tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 50¢ per 100 pounds of weight; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Iron, steel or other hard tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 80¢ per 100 pounds of weight. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
The minimum fee is $5.
[ 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §11 (AMD); 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF) .]
2. Tractors used for farming. The fee for a tractor used for agricultural purposes or not customarily used on public ways is $5, except as provided in section 510, subsection 1.
3. Old homemade tractors used for farming. The fee for a homemade tractor used for agricultural purposes with motor and chassis at least 10 years old that has a body capacity of not more than 1 1/2 cubic yards and that is used exclusively for agricultural purposes is $5. Such a vehicle may not be operated on the highway more than 10 miles from the place where the vehicle is customarily kept.
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1995, c. 645, §C11 (AMD). 1995, c. 645, §C16 (AFF). 1999, c. 790, §C11 (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §C19 (AFF).
§510. EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION
1. Tractors used for farming. Registration or a license is not required for a tractor or trailer used solely for farming purposes when operated to or from:
A. The premises where kept; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A farm lot and between farm lots, when used for farm purposes; or [2013, c. 496, §5 (AMD).]
C. A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[ 2013, c. 496, §5 (AMD) .]
2. Skidder. Registration is not required for a log skidder used solely for logging purposes when operated to or from:
A. The premises where kept and a woodlot, or between woodlots used for logging purposes; or [2013, c. 496, §6 (AMD).]
B. A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[ 2013, c. 496, §6 (AMD) .]
3. Tractors used for logging. Registration is not required for a converted motor vehicle used as a tractor when used solely for logging purposes when operated to or from:
A. The premises where the tractor is kept; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A woodlot and between woodlots used for logging purposes; or [2013, c. 496, §7 (AMD).]
[ 2013, c. 496, §7 (AMD) .]
4. Privilege to operate a tractor or skidder suspended. If a person's license has been revoked or suspended, that person may not operate a tractor or log skidder on a public way except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B, subsection 2, paragraph A or subsection 3, paragraphs A and B until the Secretary of State reinstates that person's license or issues to that person another license.
[ 2013, c. 496, §8 (AMD) .]
5. Tow dollies. Registration is not required for a tow dolly.
[ 2011, c. 356, §8 (NEW) .]
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1999, c. 183, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 356, §8 (AMD). 2013, c. 496, §§5-8 (AMD).
The Secretary of State may establish an 8-year and 12-year semipermanent registration plate program for trailers and semitrailers and a 20-year semipermanent registration plate program and a 25-year permanent registration program for semitrailers and under these programs may issue registration plates of a design determined by the Secretary of State. A person registering a semitrailer in accordance with this section may register a semitrailer for fewer than 5 years only to maintain a common expiration date for a fleet. [1997, c. 776, §14 (AMD).]
The Secretary of State may establish rules for the extension of registrations issued pursuant to this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2007, c. 703, §11 (RPR).]
A nonresident registrant shall designate a resident agent for the service of process. A resident agent must be a resident of this State. For the purposes of this section, a resident includes a person registered with the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions to do business in this State. [1997, c. 437, §9 (NEW).]
The application for registration must contain the information prescribed in section 401, except that the Secretary of State may waive or modify the signature requirements. [1997, c. 437, §9 (NEW).]
1. Eight-year and 12-year semipermanent registration plate program for trailers and semitrailers. Any person may apply on a form supplied by the Secretary of State for a semipermanent registration plate.
A. [1997, c. 437, §10 (RP).]
B. The fee is $12 for each semitrailer, and the fee is $5 for each trailer of not more than 2,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Fees for the first 3 years of a registration may not be refunded. Fees for the 4th and subsequent years may be refunded prior to the start of the registration year provided that the registration plate and certificate are returned to the Secretary of State. After the start of the registration year, fees for the current year may be refunded if the plate and certificate are returned within 120 days and the Secretary of State is satisfied that the credentials were not used during the registration period. [2003, c. 253, §2 (AMD); 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF).]
C. With the agreement of the Commissioner of Transportation, the Secretary of State may adopt rules for the payment of the fees in annual or biennial installments. In adopting those rules, the Secretary of State shall consider the financial effect of the registration fee on the registrants, the benefit or burden of installment payment on state revenues and the difficulty of administering this subsection. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. Notwithstanding section 401, an application for registration must be signed by the owner or lessee applying for registration, the person authorized by the applicant or the applicant's designated agent. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. On approval of an application, the Secretary of State shall:
(1) Record the registration of the semitrailer or trailer described in the application and assign a distinguishing number or other mark;
(2) Issue a certificate of registration that contains the name and address of the owner or lessee or the address of its designated agent; and
(3) Furnish one semipermanent registration plate for each trailer or semitrailer. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
F. Semipermanent registration plates expire at the end of the semipermanent plate program or, in the case of a new semitrailer or new trailer, at the end of the 12th registration year following the year of issuance. The registration plates issued for the next program may be displayed on and after December 1st of the preceding calendar year. A registration plate issued after the commencement of the plate program may be displayed either beginning on the date of purchase or on the February 1st following issuance, depending upon the number of paid registration years. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[ 2003, c. 253, §2 (AMD); 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF) .]
2. Twenty-year semipermanent semitrailer registration plate program. Corporations applying for a minimum of 1,000 registrations in a registration year may apply for semipermanent semitrailer registration plates which may be issued for periods of up to 20 years.
A. The fee for each registration is $12 per year or portion of a year. The Secretary of State shall establish a procedure to bill each registrant using semipermanent semitrailer registrations once annually except the billing at the time of purchase of a full 20-year registration must be for a 3-year period. Fees for the first 3 years are nonrefundable. A fee for a registration of less than 20 years must be prorated accordingly. If any registrant fails to remit the payment in a timely manner, the Secretary of State shall suspend all registrations issued to that registrant pursuant to this subsection. [2003, c. 253, §3 (AMD); 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF).]
B. [1997, c. 437, §12 (RP).]
C. The Secretary of State may authorize resident agents to receive unassigned registration plates and registration certificates on behalf of registrants. Resident agents are responsible for all registration plates and registration certificates in their possession pursuant to this subsection. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. Registration plates issued pursuant to this subsection are valid and may be displayed upon issue for renewal purposes only. Registrations issued pursuant to this subsection remain active unless canceled or reported lost. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. All registration certificates issued pursuant to this subsection must be signed by the owner, lessee, corporate officer, resident agent or other authorized person. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[ 2003, c. 253, §3 (AMD); 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF) .]
3. Permanent registration program. A person registering 30,000 or more semitrailers may be issued 25-year permanent registrations. For the purposes of this subsection, "permanent registration" means a long-term trailer registration certificate and plate with an expiration date of December 31st, 25 years from the year of issue.
A. The fee for each registration is $80. The fee is nonrefundable. [1997, c. 776, §16 (NEW).]
B. All registrations expire on December 31st, 25 years from the year of issue. [1997, c. 776, §16 (NEW).]
C. The registrant may transfer an unexpired registration to a semitrailer not previously registered to the registrant in this State. The transfer fee is $20. [1997, c. 776, §16 (NEW).]
D. The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [1997, c. 776, §16 (NEW).]
[ 1997, c. 776, §16 (NEW) .]
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). 1995, c. 645, §B9 (AMD). 1997, c. 437, §§9-12 (AMD). 1997, c. 683, §A17 (AMD). 1997, c. 776, §§13-16 (AMD). 2003, c. 253, §§2,3 (AMD). 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF). 2007, c. 703, §11 (AMD).