The bill amends Section 31-6-1 of the General Laws to revise the registration fee structure for motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and school buses. Fees are now determined by the gross weight of the vehicle, with a range from $30.00 for automobiles under 4,000 lbs. to a base fee of $972.00 for vehicles over 74,000 lbs., plus an additional $24.00 per 2,000 lbs. of gross weight. The bill includes insertions such as detailed weight-based fee brackets, fees for semi-trailer registrations with a portion allocated to defray costs associated with the IRP and fleet registration section, and fees for motorcycles with a portion directed to motorcycle driver’s education programs. It also specifies fees for duplicate registration certificates, certified copies, special identification numbers, number plate replacements, and registrations for farm and antique vehicles.

Additionally, the bill sets fees for the registration of various vehicle types, including suburban vehicles, school buses, motorized bicycles, and tricycles, as well as fees for the replacement of number plates and the issuance of fully reflective plates, trip permits, and hunter’s permits under the International Registration Plan. A notable insertion is the introduction of a credit system for registrants who voluntarily cancel their registration, allowing them to receive a credit for the unused portion of the registration fee, which can be applied to future registration fees. The bill specifies that these changes would take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions mentioned in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
833: 31-6-1