The bill seeks to amend the current motor vehicle registration fee structure as outlined in Section 31-6-1 of the General Laws. It introduces a new fee schedule based on the gross weight of vehicles, with fees ranging from $30.00 for light automobiles to a base fee of $972.00 for heavy vehicles, plus additional charges for extra weight. The bill includes insertions such as detailed weight-based fee brackets, fees for semi-trailers with a portion allocated to the IRP and fleet registration section, motorcycle registration fees with a portion for driver’s education, and fees for various services like duplicate certificates and registrations for farm and antique vehicles. There are no deletions mentioned in the provided text.

Additionally, the bill proposes a refund policy for motor vehicle registrants who voluntarily cancel their registration. Registrants would be eligible for a refund calculated on the remaining full-year segments of the registration fee beyond the cancellation date. This policy is intended to take effect immediately upon the passage of the act, allowing registrants to recoup unused portions of their paid fees for full years remaining in their registration period.

Statutes affected:
5394: 31-6-1