This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Arizona. It introduces a new provision allowing the issuance of a temporary general use registration for nonresidents who own an OHV titled in another state, enabling them to operate the vehicle for up to 30 days. The bill also allows for multiple temporary registrations within a 12-month period for these nonresidents, which is a change from the current law that limits the issuance to one registration. Additionally, the definition of an OHV is clarified and updated to include specific criteria such as width, weight, and safety features.

Furthermore, the bill extends the Arizona OHV Study Committee for an additional two years, with a new expiration date of June 1, 2027, and makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes. The current maximum unladen weight for OHVs is reinstated to 2,500 pounds, down from 3,500 pounds. The bill also includes a retroactive provision, ensuring that the changes apply from May 31, 2025. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the regulation and management of off-highway vehicles in Arizona while accommodating nonresident users.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-101, 28-1177, 28-2156, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-2003, 35-146, 35-147, 28-1176, 17-261
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2156
Chaptered Version: 28-2156