This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code regarding the registration fees for passenger motor vehicles, specifically focusing on pickup trucks. The amendment introduces new language that specifies the registration fees based on the shipping gross vehicle weight rating of the pickup truck, rather than a previously established standard. Additionally, it mandates that the registered gross weight displayed on the registration card for a pickup truck must now be at least equal to the shipping gross vehicle weight rating, replacing the previous requirement that it be twice that amount.

The bill also clarifies the definition of a pickup truck, stating it must have a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than 11,500 pounds and an unladen weight of less than 8,000 pounds, with an open box-type bed not exceeding nine feet in length. The effective date for this legislation is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-04-19
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-04-19
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-04-19
Enrollment: 39-04-19