This bill makes the following changes to the laws governing motor vehicles.
1. It eliminates the requirement to produce license plates at the Bolduc Correctional Facility.
2. It amends the definition of "engaged in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, offering to negotiate, negotiating or advertising a sale of vehicles" to add equipment.
3. It provides that a loaded truck cannot be operated on a temporary registration plate.
4. It authorizes the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, until December 31, 2028, to license and regulate used car dealers that sell vehicles exclusively online. The Secretary of State must submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters no later than January 15, 2028 evaluating the effectiveness, risks and consumer protection outcomes of online used car dealer licensure and regulation. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters may report out legislation regarding the Secretary of State's report to the Second Regular Session of the 133rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 2179, SP 884: 29-A.451, 29-A.951