House Bill No. 165 revises the vehicle transfer and registration requirements in Montana, particularly for nonresidents and military personnel. The bill allows nonresidents with an interest in real property in Montana to register vehicles in the county where the property is located and permits Montana residents who co-own a vehicle with nonresidents to register it, provided they are the principal operator. Additionally, it introduces a 90-day temporary registration permit for new owners unable to surrender a previous title due to uncontrollable circumstances.

Key amendments include the elimination of notarization for affidavits related to vehicle transfers, thereby streamlining the process for owners. The bill also grants the Department of Justice rulemaking authority to establish guidelines for vehicle registration, including compliance with insurance requirements and the issuance of temporary permits. Furthermore, it specifies that fees collected from voluntary donations during registration will be allocated to state funds supporting organ donation awareness, traumatic brain injury education, and cancer screening programs.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(1): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(2): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(3): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(4): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(5): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(6): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(7): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(8): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(1): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(2): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(3): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(4): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(5): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101