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 for courtesy purposes. It introduces new criteria under which a nonemployee can drive a vehicle bearing a dealer plate, provided that the vehicle is designated as a courtesy vehicle related to a repair, service, or maintenance transaction. 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, clear identification of the vehicle as a courtesy vehicle, and stipulations regarding the lease agreement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies 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.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.27