The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 16, to modify the provisions regarding the use of dealer plates, specifically allowing for the use of vehicles as courtesy vehicles. The new language introduces criteria for nonemployees to drive vehicles bearing dealer plates, provided that the vehicle is part of a repair, service, or maintenance transaction and not a standalone sale. The bill outlines specific requirements for courtesy vehicles, including the need for a valid driver's license and proof of insurance from the nonemployee driver, as well as clear identification of the vehicle as a courtesy vehicle.

Additionally, the bill specifies that courtesy vehicles are exempt from the 72-hour restriction typically applied to vehicles sold by dealers and are not subject to the usual title, registration, and sales tax requirements. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, for dealer license plates issued on or after that date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance customer service by allowing dealers to provide courtesy vehicles while ensuring proper regulations are in place for their use.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.27