The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the use of manufacturer license plates on unladen trucks and passenger vehicles. Under current law, these vehicles are exempt from registration while being used as specified, provided they display the appropriate manufacturer test license plates. The bill introduces an alternative to the existing requirement for a record of assignment, allowing a person to use a manufacturer vehicle for personal transportation if they have other evidence of a contract and designation from the manufacturer present in the vehicle. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language that specifies who may use a manufacturer plate. Currently, only certain individuals, such as full-time employees or designated contractors, can operate these vehicles for personal use if a record of assignment is maintained. The new language would allow for the use of a manufacturer plate for personal transportation as long as the necessary evidence of contract and designation is present inside the vehicle, thereby streamlining the process and reducing the documentation burden on users.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-4539
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-4539
Chaptered Version: 28-4539