The bill amends existing laws regarding the permanent registration of trailers in Wyoming by repealing weight limitations and providing specific provisions for trailers that qualify as commercial vehicles. It allows owners of such trailers to permanently register them upon payment of a fee of $350, with an alternative fee structure available. The bill also introduces a fee exemption for permanently registered trailers and makes conforming amendments to ensure consistency across related statutes.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the permanent registration of a trailer expires upon transfer of ownership, requiring the original owner to remove the license plate. It establishes that the new owner will be subject to all applicable registration fees. The bill also includes provisions for the issuance of a distinctive license plate for permanently registered trailers and clarifies that the registration is not transferable to a new owner. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-2-206, 31-2-214, 31-3-101, 31-3-103, 31-18-201