Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 389 (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Fawson, J.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/19/2018

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• expands the allowable purposes for which a manufacturer may use a special manufacturer license plate to include testing and demonstration of a motor vehicle.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Justin L. Fawson
Senate Sponsor: 
David G. Buxton
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to acceptable uses for a special manufacturer license
plate.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ expands the allowable purposes for which a manufacturer may use a special
manufacturer license plate to include testing and demonstration of a motor vehicle.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
41-3-501
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1994, Chapter 183
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
41-3-501
 is amended to read:
41-3-501.
Special plates -- Dealers -- Dismantlers -- Manufacturers --
Remanufacturers -- Transporters -- Restrictions on use.
(1) Except as provided under this chapter, a dealer may operate or move a motor
vehicle displaying a dealer plate issued by the division upon the highways without registering it
under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, if the dealer owns or possesses the motor
vehicle by consignment for resale.
(2) A dismantler may operate or move a motor vehicle displaying a dismantler plate
issued by the division without registering it as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor
Vehicle Act, upon the highways solely to transport the motor vehicle:
(a) from the place of purchase or legal acquisition to the place of business for
dismantling; or
(b) to the place of business of a licensed crusher for disposal.
(3) A manufacturer or remanufacturer may operate or move a manufactured or
remanufactured motor vehicle displaying a manufacturer plate issued by the division upon the
highways without registering it as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act,
solely to:
(a) deliver the motor vehicle to a dealer; [
or
]
(b) demonstrate a motor vehicle to a dealer or prospective dealer[
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]
; or
(c) conduct manufacturer tests of a motor vehicle.
(4) (a) A transporter may operate or move a motor vehicle displaying a transporter
plate issued by the division upon the highways without registering it as required under Title 41,
Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, solely:
(i) from the point of repossession to a financial institution or to the place of storage, so
that a financial institution may provide for operation of a repossessed motor vehicle by a
prospective purchaser;
(ii) to and from a detail or repair shop for the purpose of detailing or repairing the
motor vehicle; or
(iii) to a delivery point in, out, or through the state.
(b) This subsection does not include loaded motor vehicles subject to the gross laden
weight provision of Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act.
(5) Dealer plates may not be used:
(a) (i) on a motor vehicle leased or rented for compensation; or
(ii) in lieu of registration, on a motor vehicle sold by the dealer; or
(b) on a loaded motor vehicle over 12,000 pounds gross laden weight unless a special
loaded demonstration permit is obtained from the division.