Senate Bill No. introduced by B. Beard proposes revisions to the grace period for vehicle titling and the expiration date of temporary registration permits in Montana. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically changing the grace period for titling from 40 days to 60 days in Sections 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, and 61-3-431. Additionally, the expiration date for temporary registration permits is also extended from 40 days to 60 days. These changes aim to provide vehicle owners with more time to complete the necessary titling and registration processes.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of vehicle owners during the titling process, including the requirement to apply for a certificate of title within the new 60-day grace period. It also specifies that a late penalty of $10 will be imposed if the transferee fails to comply within this timeframe. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that secured parties or lienholders may pay the fees for title transfer if the transferee does not meet the requirements, and they will not be liable for the late penalty. Overall, the proposed amendments are intended to streamline the vehicle registration process and reduce the burden on vehicle owners.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1(1): 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1(2): 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1(3): 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1(4): 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1(5): 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431
SB0028_1: 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-317, 61-3-431