The bill amends Section 31-6-6 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-6 entitled "Registration Fees" to include an additional exemption from registration fees for motor vehicles and trailers owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. (RIDMAT), which is a domestic nonprofit corporation incorporated on January 24, 2002. The amendment specifically adds RIDMAT to the list of organizations whose vehicles are exempt from registration fees, as item number (54) in the list of exemptions.

The bill details a comprehensive list of various organizations and types of vehicles that are exempt from registration fees, including ambulances, rescue vehicles, and other specialized equipment used by nonprofit organizations, government departments, and certain other entities. The bill also states that while the registration fee is waived for these entities, they may still be required to pay the cost price of the number plates or markers for their vehicles. The act is set to take effect one year after its passage.

Statutes affected:
7468  SUB A: 31-6-6
7468: 31-6-6