The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to regulate and tax roadable aircraft, classifying them as motor vehicles for taxation but excluding them from the West Virginia Property Tax Adjustment Act. It introduces a new section, 11-5-16, which establishes special registration plates for roadable aircraft, mandates an annual fee of $15 for these plates, and outlines display regulations. The bill also exempts operators with valid driver's licenses from motorcycle helmet requirements and certain vehicle inspection standards, while requiring that roadable aircraft adhere to traffic regulations when operated on highways, with restrictions on takeoff and landing.

Additionally, the bill creates a new Class E for roadable aircraft, setting a registration fee of $60 that can be adjusted every five years based on the Consumer Price Index, with a maximum increase of ten percent per year. It defines "roadable aircraft" and specifies conditions under which they are considered motor vehicles, while also allowing for the issuance of inspection stickers and compliance documentation rules by the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles. Overall, the bill aims to modernize vehicle registration processes and accommodate the evolving landscape of transportation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-1-1, 17A-3-15, 17A-10-1, 17A-10-3, 17B-1-1, 17B-2-7b, 17C-15-44, 11-5-16, 17A-3-14j, 17C-1-71, 17C-14-16, 17C-16-10
Committee Substitute: 17A-1-1, 17A-3-15, 17A-10-1, 17A-10-3, 17B-1-1, 17B-2-7b, 17C-15-44, 11-5-16, 17A-3-14j, 17C-1-71, 17C-14-16, 17C-16-10