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First Substitute H.B. 133

This document includes Senate 2nd Reading Floor Amendments incorporated into the bill on Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 12:13 PM by cmillar. -->

Representative Jeremy A. Peterson proposes the following substitute bill:


             1     
VEHICLE REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS

             2     
2012 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Chief Sponsor: Jeremy A. Peterson

             5     
Senate Sponsor: Stuart C. Reid

             6     
             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle registrations.
             10      Highlighted Provisions:
             11          This bill:
             12          .    provides that a person may register a motorcycle or motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds
             13      or less gross laden weight for a six-month period that begins on the first day of the
             14      calendar month of registration and expires on the last day of the sixth month of
             15      registration when the Motor Vehicle Division has implemented the GenTax System;
             16          .    provides that if the application for renewal of registration is for a six-month
             17      registration period, a safety inspection certificate or an emissions inspection
             18      certificate issued during the previous eight months may be used to satisfy the safety
             19      inspection or emissions requirement;
             20          .    amends the amount of certain taxes and fees for a six-month registration and the
             21      disposition of those fees; and
             22          .    makes conforming changes.
             23      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             24          None
             25      Other Special Clauses:
             25a           S. This bill coordinates with S.B. 225, Transportation Revisions, by modifying
             25b      substantive language and omitting substantive changes.
             25c          This bill coordinates with H.B. 298, Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Amendments, by
             25d      modifying substantive language. .S

             26          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.
             27      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             28      AMENDS:
             29          41-1a-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 36 and 210
             30          41-1a-215, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 295
             31          41-1a-215.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 164
             32          41-1a-216, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1996, Chapter 81
             33          41-1a-1201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapters 189 and 268
             34          41-1a-1204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 274
             35          41-1a-1206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 268
             36          41-1a-1218, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 274
             37          41-1a-1221, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 189
             38          41-1a-1222, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 286
             39          41-1a-1223, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 295
             40          53-3-905, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 304
             41          59-2-405.1, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 210
             42          59-2-405.2, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 169
             43          63J-1-602.2, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapters 189, 284, 303, and 400
             44          72-2-118, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 189
             45          72-2-124, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 189
             45a           S. Utah Code Sections Affected by Coordination Clause:
             45b          41-1a-1201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapters 189 and 268
             45c          41-1a-1206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 268 .S
             46     
             47      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             48          Section 1. Section 41-1a-205 is amended to read:
             49           41-1a-205. Safety inspection certificate required for renewal or registration of
             50      motor vehicle -- Exemptions.
             51          (1) If required in the current year, a safety inspection certificate, as required by Section
             52      53-8-205 , or proof of exemption from safety inspection shall be presented at the time of, and as
             53      a condition of, registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle.
             54          (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (2)(b), (c), and (d), the safety inspection
             55      required under this section may be made no more than two months prior to the renewal of
             56      registration.

             57          (b) (i) If the title of a used motor vehicle is being transferred, a safety inspection
             58      certificate issued for the motor vehicle during the previous two months may be used to satisfy
             59      the requirement under Subsection (1).
             60          (ii) If the transferor is a licensed and bonded used motor vehicle dealer, a safety
             61      inspection certificate issued for the motor vehicle in a licensed and bonded motor vehicle
             62      dealer's name during the previous six months may be used to satisfy the requirement under
             63      Subsection (1).
             64          (c) If the title of a leased vehicle is being transferred to the lessee of the vehicle, a
             65      safety inspection certificate issued during the previous six months may be used to satisfy the
             66      requirement under Subsection (1).
             67          (d) If the motor vehicle is part of a fleet of 101 or more vehicles, the safety inspection
             68      required under this section may be made no more than 11 months prior to the renewal of
             69      registration.
             70          (e) If the application for renewal of registration is for a six-month registration period
             71      under Section 41-1a-215.5 , a safety inspection certificate issued during the previous eight
             72      months may be used to satisfy the requirement under Subsection (1).
             73          (3) (a) The following motor vehicles are exempt from this section:
             74          (i) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a new motor vehicle when registered the
             75      first time, if:
             76          (A) a new car predelivery inspection has been made by a dealer;
             77          (B) the dealer provides a written disclosure statement listing any known deficiency,
             78      existing with the new motor vehicle at the time of delivery, that would cause the motor vehicle
             79      to fail a safety inspection given in accordance with Section 53-8-205 ; and
             80          (C) the buyer signs the disclosure statement to acknowledge that the buyer has read and
             81      understands the listed deficiencies;
             82          (ii) a motor vehicle required to be registered under this chapter that bears a dealer plate
             83      or other special plate under Title 41, Chapter 3, Part 5, Special Dealer License Plates, except
             84      that if the motor vehicle is propelled by its own power and is not being moved for repair or
             85      dismantling, the motor vehicle shall comply with Section 41-6a-1601 regarding safe
             86      mechanical condition; and
             87          (iii) a vintage vehicle as defined in Section 41-21-1 .

             88          (b) A street-legal all-terrain vehicle registered in accordance with Section 41-6a-1509
             89      is subject to a safety inspection the first time that a person registers an off-highway vehicle as a
             90      street-legal all-terrain vehicle.
             91          (4) (a) A safety inspection certificate shall be displayed on:
             92          (i) all registered commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of
             93      26,000 pounds or more;
             94          (ii) a motor vehicle with three or more axles, pulling a trailer, or pulling a trailer with
             95      multiple axles;
             96          (iii) a combination unit; and
             97          (iv) a bus or van for hire.
             98          (b) A commercial vehicle under Subsection (4)(a) is exempt from the requirements of
             99      Subsection (1).
             100          (5) A motor vehicle may be sold and the title assigned to the new owner without a
             101      valid safety inspection, but the motor vehicle may not be registered in the new owner's name
             102      until the motor vehicle complies with this section.
             103          Section 2. Section 41-1a-215 is amended to read:
             104           41-1a-215. Staggered registration dates -- Exceptions.
             105          (1) (a) Except as provided under Subsections (2) and (3), every vehicle registration,
             106      every registration card, and every registration plate issued under this chapter for the first
             107      registration of the vehicle in this state, continues in effect for a period of 12 months beginning
             108      with the first day of the calendar month of registration and does not expire until the last day of
             109      the same month in the following year.
             110          (b) If the last day of the registration period falls on a day in which the appropriate state
             111      or county offices are not open for business, the registration of the vehicle is extended to
             112      midnight of the next business day.
             113          (2) The provisions of Subsection (1) do not apply to the following:
             114          (a) registration issued to government vehicles under Section 41-1a-221 ;
             115          (b) registration issued to apportioned vehicles under Section 41-1a-301 ;
             116          (c) multiyear registration issued under Section 41-1a-222 ;
             117          (d) lifetime trailer registration issued under Section 41-1a-1206 ;
             118          (e) partial year registration issued under Section 41-1a-1207 ;

             119          (f) a six-month registration issued under Section 41-1a-215.5 ; or
             120          (g) plates issued to a dealer, dismantler, manufacturer, remanufacturer, and transporter
             121      under Title 41, Chapter 3, Part 5, Special Dealer License Plates.
             122          (3) (a) Upon application of the owner or lessee of a fleet of commercial vehicles not
             123      apportioned under Section 41-1a-301 and required to be registered in this state, the State Tax
             124      Commission may permit the vehicles to be registered for a registration period commencing on
             125      the first day of March, June, September, or December of any year and expiring on the last day
             126      of March, June, September, or December in the following year.
             127          (b) Upon application of the owner or lessee of a fleet of commercial vehicles
             128      apportioned under Section 41-1a-301 and required to be registered in this state, the State Tax
             129      Commission may permit the vehicles to be registered for a registration period commencing on
             130      the first day of January, April, July, or October of any year and expiring on the last day of
             131      March, June, September, or December in the following year.
             132          (4) When the expiration of a registration plate is extended by affixing a registration
             133      decal to it, the expiration of the decal governs the expiration date of the plate.
             134          Section 3. Section 41-1a-215.5 is amended to read:
             135           41-1a-215.5. Six-month registration.
             136          [(1) As used in this section:]
             137          [(a) "rental agreement" has the same meaning as defined in Section 31A-22-311 ;]
             138          [(b) "rental company" has the same meaning as defined in Section 31A-22-311 ; and]
             139          [(c) "rental fleet" means more than 25 motor vehicles that are:]
             140          [(i) subject to a uniform fee under Section 59-2-405.1 ;]
             141          [(ii) owned by a rental company;]
             142          [(iii) offered for rental without hired drivers through a rental agreement; and]
             143          [(iv) designated by the registered owner of the motor vehicle as a rental fleet vehicle at
             144      the time of registration.]
             145          [(2) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2007, a rental company owning or leasing a rental
             146      fleet]
             147          (1) (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, a person may register a motorcycle
             148      or motor vehicle [in the rental fleet] of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight for a
             149      six-month period that begins on the first day of the calendar month of registration and expires

             150      on the last day of the sixth month of registration.
             151          (b) If the last day of the registration period falls on a day in which the appropriate state
             152      or county offices are not open for business, the registration of the vehicle is extended to
             153      midnight of the next business day.
             154          [(3) A motor vehicle registered under this section that remains in the rental fleet at the
             155      end of the original registration period shall be registered for 12 months as outlined under
             156      Section 41-1a-216 .]
             157          [(4)] (2) A registration under [Subsection (2)] this section is subject to this chapter.
             158          (3) The option to register a motorcycle or motor vehicle under this section shall be
             159      available to a person when the division:
             160          (a) has implemented the division's GenTax system; and
             161          (b) at least 30 days before implementing the division's GenTax system as described in
             162      Subsection (3)(a), has provided notice in a conspicuous place on the division's website stating:
             163          (i) the date the commission will implement the GenTax system; and
             164          (ii) that, at the time the commission implements the GenTax system, the option to
             165      register a motorcycle or motor vehicle for a six-month registration period will be available.
             166          Section 4. Section 41-1a-216 is amended to read:
             167           41-1a-216. Renewal of registration.
             168          (1) The division may receive applications for registration renewal and issue new
             169      registration cards at any time prior to the expiration of the registration, subject to the
             170      availability of renewal materials.
             171          (2) (a) [The] Except as provided in Subsections (2)(c) and (3), the new registration
             172      shall retain the same expiration month as recorded on the original registration even if the
             173      registration has expired[, except as provided in Subsection (3)].
             174          (b) [The] Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), the year of registration expiration
             175      shall be changed to reflect the renewed registration period.
             176          (c) If the application for renewal of registration is for a six-month registration period
             177      under Section 41-1a-215.5 , the new registration shall be for a six-month registration period that
             178      begins with the first day of the calendar month following the last day of the expiration month
             179      of the previous registration period as recorded on the original registration even if the
             180      registration has expired.

             181          (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the owner can verify to the satisfaction of the
             182      division that the vehicle registration was not renewed prior to its expiration due to the fact that
             183      the vehicle was in storage, inoperable, or otherwise out of service.
             184          (4) If the registration renewal application is an application generated by the division
             185      through its automated system, the owner need not surrender the last registration card or
             186      duplicate.
             187          Section 5. Section 41-1a-1201 is amended to read:
             188           41-1a-1201. Disposition of fees.
             189          (1) All fees received and collected under this part shall be transmitted daily to the state
             190      treasurer.
             191          (2) Except as provided in Subsections (3), (6), and (7) and Sections 41-1a-422 ,
             192      41-1a-1220 , 41-1a-1221 , and 41-1a-1223 all fees collected under this part shall be deposited in
             193      the Transportation Fund.
             194          (3) Funds generated under Subsections 41-1a-1211 (1)(b)(ii), (6)(b)(ii), and (7) and
             195      Section 41-1a-1212 may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in issuing
             196      license plates under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
             197          (4) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.2 , all funds available to the commission for
             198      the purchase and distribution of license plates and decals are nonlapsing.
             199          (5) (a) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (3) and (5)(b) and Section
             200      41-1a-1205 , the expenses of the commission in enforcing and administering this part shall be
             201      provided for by legislative appropriation from the revenues of the Transportation Fund.
             202          (b) Three dollars of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (2)(a)
             203      and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section
             204      41-1a-215.5 may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and
             205      administering this part.
             206          (6) (a) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (6)(b) and (c), the following
             207      portions of the registration fees imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for each vehicle shall be
             208      deposited in the Centennial Highway Fund Restricted Account created under Section 72-2-118 :
             209          (i) $10 of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (1)(a), (1)(b),
             210      (1)(f), (2), and (5);
             211          (ii) $1 of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (1)(c)(i),

             212      (1)(c)(ii), and (1)(d)(ii);
             213          (iii) $2 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206 (1)(e)(ii);
             214          (iv) $3 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206 (1)(d)(i); and
             215          (v) $4.50 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206 (1)(e)(i).
             216          (b) When the highway general obligation bonds have been paid off and the highway
             217      projects completed that are intended to be paid from revenues deposited in the Centennial
             218      Highway Fund Restricted Account as determined by the Executive Appropriations Committee
             219      under Subsection 72-2-118 (6)(d), the portions of the registration fees deposited under
             220      Subsection (6)(a) for each vehicle shall be deposited in the Transportation Investment Fund of
             221      2005 created by Section 72-2-124 .
             222          (c) (i) Seven dollars and seventy-five cents of the registration fees imposed under
             223      Subsections 41-1a-1206 (2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration
             224      period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited in the Centennial Highway Fund
             225      Restricted Account created under Section 72-2-118 .
             226          (ii) When the highway general obligation bonds have been paid off and the highway
             227      projects completed that are intended to be paid from revenues deposited in the Centennial
             228      Highway Fund Restricted Account as determined by the Executive Appropriations Committee
             229      under Subsection 72-2-118 (6)(d), the portions of the registration fees deposited under
             230      Subsection (6)(c)(i) for each vehicle shall be deposited in the Transportation Investment Fund
             231      of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124 .
             232          (7) [The] (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), the following portions of the
             233      registration fees imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for each vehicle shall be deposited in the
             234      Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124 :
             235          [(a)] (i) $20 of each registration fee collected under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (1)(a),
             236      (1)(b), (1)(c), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f), (2)(a), and (5); and
             237          [(b)] (ii) 50 cents of each registration fee collected under Subsection
             238      41-1a-1206 (1)(e)(ii).
             239          (b) The following portions of the registration fees collected for each vehicle registered
             240      for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited in the
             241      Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124 :
             242          (i) $15.50 of each registration fee collected under Subsection 41-1a-1206 (2)(a); and

             243          (ii) $15.25 of each registration fee collected under Subsection 41-1a-1206 (2)(b).
             244          Section 6. Section 41-1a-1204 is amended to read:
             245           41-1a-1204. Automobile driver education fee -- Amount -- When paid --
             246      Exception.
             247          (1) Each year there is levied and shall be paid to the commission the automobile driver
             248      education fee.
             249          (2) (a) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (2)(b) and (c), the fee is $2.50
             250      upon each motor vehicle to be registered[.] for a one-year registration period.
             251          (b) The fee is $2.00 upon each motor vehicle to be registered under Section
             252      41-1a-215.5 for a six-month registration period.
             253          [(b)] (c) The following registrations are exempt from the fee in Subsection (2)(a) or
             254      (b):
             255          (i) a motorcycle registration; and
             256          (ii) a registration of a vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in
             257      accordance with Section 41-1a-421 .
             258          Section 7. Section 41-1a-1206 is amended to read:
             259           41-1a-1206. Registration fees -- Fees by gross laden weight.
             260          (1) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (2) and (3), at the time application
             261      is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle or combination of vehicles under
             262      this chapter, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
             263          (a) $42.50 for each motorcycle;
             264          (b) $41 for each motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight, excluding
             265      motorcycles;
             266          (c) unless the semitrailer or trailer is exempt from registration under Section 41-1a-202
             267      or is registered under Section 41-1a-301 :
             268          (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds gross unladen weight; or
             269          (ii) $28.50 for each commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer of 750 pounds or less
             270      gross unladen weight;
             271          (d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 12,000 pounds, but not exceeding 14,000 pounds
             272      gross laden weight; plus
             273          (ii) $9 for each 2,000 pounds over 14,000 pounds gross laden weight;

             274          (e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm
             275      trucks, over 12,000 pounds, but not exceeding 14,000 pounds gross laden weight; plus
             276          (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 14,000 pounds gross laden weight; and
             277          (f) $45 for each vintage vehicle that is less than 40 years old.
             278          (2) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a
             279      vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 , a
             280      registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
             281          (a) $32.75 for each motorcycle; and
             282          (b) $31.75 for each motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight,
             283      excluding motorcycles.
             284          [(2)] (3) (a) The initial registration fee for a vintage vehicle that is 40 years old or older
             285      is $40.
             286          (b) A vintage vehicle that is 40 years old or older is exempt from the renewal of
             287      registration fees under Subsection (1).
             288          (c) A vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in accordance with
             289      Section 41-1a-421 is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1).
             290          [(3)] (4) If a motor vehicle is operated in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, each
             291      motor vehicle shall register for the total gross laden weight of all units of the combination if the
             292      total gross laden weight of the combination exceeds 12,000 pounds.
             293          [(4)] (5) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross laden
             294      weight declared in the licensee's application for registration.
             295          (b) Gross laden weight shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds. A fractional part
             296      of 2,000 pounds is a full unit.
             297          [(5)] (6) The owner of a commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer may, as an
             298      alternative to registering under Subsection (1)(c), apply for and obtain a special registration and
             299      license plate for a fee of $130.
             300          [(6)] (7) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1642 , a truck may not be registered as a
             301      farm truck unless:
             302          (a) the truck meets the definition of a farm truck under Section 41-1a-102 ; and
             303          (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 12,000 pounds; or
             304          (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 12,000 pounds or less and the owner

             305      submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with
             306      Section 41-6a-1642 .
             307          [(7)] (8) A violation of Subsection [(6)] (7) is a class B misdemeanor that shall be
             308      punished by a fine of not less than $200.
             309          [(8)] (9) Trucks used exclusively to pump cement, bore wells, or perform crane
             310      services with a crane lift capacity of five or more tons, are exempt from 50% of the amount of
             311      the fees required for those vehicles under this section.
             312          Section 8. Section 41-1a-1218 is amended to read:
             313           41-1a-1218. Uninsured motorist identification fee for tracking motor vehicle
             314      insurance -- Exemption -- Deposit.
             315          (1) (a) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (1)(b) and (c), at the time
             316      application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle under this
             317      chapter, the applicant shall pay an uninsured motorist identification fee of $1 on each motor
             318      vehicle.
             319          (b) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), at the time application is made for
             320      registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle for a six-month registration period
             321      under Section 41-1a-215.5 , the applicant shall pay an uninsured motorist identification fee of
             322      75 cents on each motor vehicle.
             323          [(b)] (c) The following are exempt from the fee required under Subsection (1)(a) or (b):
             324          (i) a commercial vehicle registered as part of a fleet under Section 41-1a-222 or
             325      Section 41-1a-301 ;
             326          (ii) a motor vehicle that is exempt from the registration fee under Section 41-1a-1209
             327      or Subsection 41-1a-419 (3); and
             328          (iii) a motor vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in
             329      accordance with Section 41-1a-421 .
             330          (2) The revenue generated under this section shall be deposited in the Uninsured
             331      Motorist Identification Restricted Account created in Section 41-12a-806 .
             332          Section 9. Section 41-1a-1221 is amended to read:
             333           41-1a-1221. Fees to cover the cost of electronic payments.
             334          (1) As used in this section:
             335          (a) "Electronic payment" means use of any form of payment processed through

             336      electronic means, including credit cards, debit cards, and automatic clearinghouse transactions.
             337          (b) "Electronic payment fee" means the fee assessed to defray:
             338          (i) the charge, discount fee, or processing fee charged by credit card companies or
             339      processing agents to process an electronic payment; or
             340          (ii) costs associated with the purchase of equipment necessary for processing electronic
             341      payments.
             342          (2) (a) The Motor Vehicle Division may collect an electronic payment fee on all
             343      registrations and renewals of registration under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (1)(a), (1)(b), (2)(a),
             344      (2)(b), and [(2)] (3).
             345          (b) The fee described in Subsection (2)(a):
             346          (i) shall be imposed regardless of the method of payment for a particular transaction;
             347      and
             348          (ii) need not be separately identified from the fees imposed for registration and
             349      renewals of registration under Subsections 41-1a-1206 (1)(a), (1)(b), (2)(a), (2)(b), and [(2)] (3).
             350          (3) The division shall establish the fee according to the procedures and requirements of
             351      Section 63J-1-504 .
             352          (4) A fee imposed under this section:
             353          (a) shall be deposited in the Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by
             354      Section 41-1a-121 ; and
             355          (b) is not subject to Subsection 63J-2-202 (2).
             356          Section 10. Section 41-1a-1222 is amended to read:
             357           41-1a-1222. Local option highway construction and transportation corridor
             358      preservation fee -- Exemptions -- Deposit -- Transfer -- County ordinance -- Notice.
             359          (1) (a) (i) [A] Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), a county legislative body
             360      may impose a local option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee of
             361      up to $10 on each motor vehicle registration within the county.
             362          (ii) A county legislative body may impose a local option highway construction and
             363      transportation corridor preservation fee of up to $7.75 on each motor vehicle registration for a
             364      six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 within the county.
             365          [(ii)] (iii) A fee imposed under Subsection (1)(a)(i) or (ii) shall be set in whole dollar
             366      increments.

             367          (b) If imposed under Subsection (1)(a), at the time application is made for registration
             368      or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle under this chapter, the applicant shall pay the local
             369      option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee established by the
             370      county legislative body.
             371          (c) The following are exempt from the fee required under Subsection (1)(a):
             372          (i) a motor vehicle that is exempt from the registration fee under Section 41-1a-1209 or
             373      Subsection 41-1a-419 (3);
             374          (ii) a commercial vehicle with an apportioned registration under Section 41-1a-301 ;
             375      and
             376          (iii) a motor vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in
             377      accordance with Section 41-1a-421 .
             378          (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the revenue generated under this
             379      section shall be:
             380          (i) deposited in the Local Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund created in Section
             381      72-2-117.5 ;
             382          (ii) credited to the county from which it is generated; and
             383          (iii) used and distributed in accordance with Section 72-2-117.5 .
             384          (b) The revenue generated by a fee imposed under this section in a county of the first
             385      class shall be deposited or transferred as follows:
             386          (i) 50% of the revenue shall be:
             387          (A) deposited in the County of the First Class State Highway Projects Fund created in
             388      Section 72-2-121 ; and
             389          (B) used in accordance with Section 72-2-121 ;
             390          (ii) 20% of the revenue shall be:
             391          (A) transferred to the legislative body of a city of the first class:
             392          (I) located in a county of the first class; and
             393          (II) that has:
             394          (Aa) an international airport within its boundaries; and
             395          (Bb) a United States customs office on the premises of the international airport
             396      described in Subsection (2)(b)(ii)(A)(II)(Aa); and
             397          (B) used by the city described in Subsection (2)(b)(ii)(A) for highway construction,

             398      reconstruction, or maintenance projects; and
             399          (iii) 30% of the revenue shall be deposited, credited, and used as provided in
             400      Subsection (2)(a).
             401          (3) To impose or change the amount of a fee under this section, the county legislative
             402      body shall pass an ordinance:
             403          (a) approving the fee;
             404          (b) setting the amount of the fee; and
             405          (c) providing an effective date for the fee as provided in Subsection (4).
             406          (4) (a) If a county legislative body enacts, changes, or repeals a fee under this section,
             407      the enactment, change, or repeal shall take effect on July 1 if the commission receives notice
             408      meeting the requirements of Subsection (4)(b) from the county prior to April 1.
             409          (b) The notice described in Subsection (4)(a) shall:
             410          (i) state that the county will enact, change, or repeal a fee under this part;
             411          (ii) include a copy of the ordinance imposing the fee; and
             412          (iii) if the county enacts or changes the fee under this section, state the amount of the
             413      fee.
             414          Section 11. Section 41-1a-1223 is amended to read:
             415           41-1a-1223. Local emissions compliance fee -- Exemptions -- Transfer -- County
             416      ordinance -- Notice.
             417          (1) (a) (i) A county legislative body of a county that is required to utilize a motor
             418      vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or in which an emissions inspection
             419      and maintenance program is necessary to attain or maintain any national ambient air quality
             420      standard in accordance with Section 41-6a-1642 may impose a local emissions compliance fee
             421      of up to:
             422          (A) $3 on each motor vehicle registration within the county[.] for a motor vehicle
             423      registration under Section 41-1a-215 ; or
             424          (B) $2.25 on each motor vehicle registration within the county for a six-month
             425      registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 .
             426          (ii) A fee imposed under Subsection (1)(a)(i) shall be set in whole dollar increments.
             427          (b) If imposed under Subsection (1)(a)(i), at the time application is made for
             428      registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle under this chapter, the applicant shall

             429      pay the local emissions compliance fee established by the county legislative body.
             430          (c) The following are exempt from the fee required under Subsection (1)(a)(i):
             431          (i) a motor vehicle that is exempt from the registration fee under Section 41-1a-1209 or
             432      Subsection 41-1a-419 (3); and
             433          (ii) a commercial vehicle with an apportioned registration under Section 41-1a-301 .
             434          (2) The revenue generated from the fees collected under this section shall be
             435      transferred to the county that imposed the fee.
             436          (3) To impose or change the amount of a fee under this section, the county legislative
             437      body shall pass an ordinance:
             438          (a) approving the fee;
             439          (b) setting the amount of the fee; and
             440          (c) providing an effective date for the fee as provided in Subsection (4).
             441          (4) (a) If a county legislative body enacts, changes, or repeals a fee under this section,
             442      the enactment, change, or repeal shall take effect on July 1 if the commission receives notice
             443      meeting the requirements of Subsection (4)(b) from the county prior to April 1.
             444          (b) The notice described in Subsection (4)(a) shall:
             445          (i) state that the county will enact, change, or repeal a fee under this section;
             446          (ii) include a copy of the ordinance imposing the fee; and
             447          (iii) if the county enacts or changes the fee under this section, state the amount of the
             448      fee.
             449          Section 12. Section 53-3-905 is amended to read:
             450           53-3-905. Dedication of fees.
             451          (1) [Five dollars of the annual registration fee imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for
             452      each registered motorcycle and $2.50 of the fee imposed under Section 53-3-105 for an
             453      original, renewal, or extension of a motorcycle endorsement] The following shall be deposited
             454      as dedicated credits in the Transportation Fund to be used by the division for the program[.]:
             455          (a) $5 of the annual registration fee imposed for each registered motorcycle under
             456      Subsection 41-1a-1206 (1)(a);
             457          (b) $4 of the six-month registration fee imposed for each registered motorcycle under
             458      Subsection 41-1a-1206 (2)(a); and
             459          (c) $2.50 of the fee imposed under Section 53-3-105 for an original, renewal, or

             460      extension of a motorcycle endorsement.
             461          (2) Appropriations to the program are nonlapsing.
             462          (3) Appropriations may not be used for assistance to, advocacy of, or lobbying for any
             463      legislation unless the legislation would enhance or affect the financial status of the program or
             464      the program's continuation.
             465          Section 13. Section 59-2-405.1 is amended to read:
             466           59-2-405.1. Uniform fee on certain vehicles weighing 12,000 pounds or less --
             467      Distribution of revenues -- Appeals.
             468          (1) The property described in Subsection (2) is exempt from ad valorem property taxes
             469      pursuant to Utah Constitution Article XIII, Section 2, Subsection (6).
             470          (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), there is levied as provided in this part a
             471      statewide uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax on:
             472          (i) motor vehicles as defined in Section 41-1a-102 that:
             473          (A) are required to be registered with the state; and
             474          (B) weigh 12,000 pounds or less; and
             475          (ii) state-assessed commercial vehicles required to be registered with the state that
             476      weigh 12,000 pounds or less.
             477          (b) The following tangible personal property is exempt from the statewide uniform fee
             478      imposed by this section:
             479          (i) aircraft;
             480          (ii) tangible personal property subject to a uniform fee imposed by:
             481          (A) Section 59-2-405 ;
             482          (B) Section 59-2-405.2 ; or
             483          (C) Section 59-2-405.3 ; and
             484          (iii) tangible personal property that is exempt from state or county ad valorem property
             485      taxes under the laws of this state or of the federal government.
             486          (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3)(b) and (c), beginning on January 1, 1999,
             487      the uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
             488          Age of Vehicle     Uniform Fee
             489          12 or more years         $10
             490          9 or more years but less than 12 years         $50
             491          6 or more years but less than 9 years         $80
             492          3 or more years but less than 6 years         $110
             493          Less than 3 years         $150
             494          (b) For registrations under Section 41-1a-215.5 , [beginning on January 1, 2007,] the
             495      uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
             496      Age of Vehicle Uniform Fee
             497          12 or more years         [$5] $7.75
             498          9 or more years but less than 12 years         [$25] $38.50
             499          6 or more years but less than 9 years         [$40] $61.50
             500          3 or more years but less than 6 years         [$55] $84.75
             501          Less than 3 years         [$75] $115.50
             502          (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (3)(a) and (b), beginning on September 1, 2001, for a
             503      motor vehicle issued a temporary sports event registration certificate in accordance with
             504      Section 41-3-306 , the uniform fee for purposes of this section is $5 for the event period
             505      specified on the temporary sports event registration certificate regardless of the age of the
             506      motor vehicle.
             507          (4) Notwithstanding Section 59-2-407 , property subject to the uniform fee that is
             508      brought into the state and is required to be registered in Utah shall, as a condition of
             509      registration, be subject to the uniform fee unless all property taxes or uniform fees imposed by
             510      the state of origin have been paid for the current calendar year.
             511          (5) (a) The revenues collected in each county from the uniform fee shall be distributed
             512      by the county to each taxing entity in which the property described in Subsection (2) is located
             513      in the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is
             514      distributed.
             515          (b) Each taxing entity shall distribute the revenues received under Subsection (5)(a) in
             516      the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is
             517      distributed.
             518          Section 14. Section 59-2-405.2 is amended to read:
             519           59-2-405.2. Definitions -- Uniform statewide fee on certain tangible personal
             520      property -- Distribution of revenues -- Rulemaking authority -- Determining the length of

             521      a vessel.
             522          (1) As used in this section:
             523          (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), "all-terrain vehicle" means a motor
             524      vehicle that:
             525          (A) is an:
             526          (I) all-terrain type I vehicle as defined in Section 41-22-2 ; or
             527          (II) all-terrain type II vehicle as defined in Section 41-22-2 ;
             528          (B) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 22, Off-Highway
             529      Vehicles; and
             530          (C) has:
             531          (I) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement;
             532          (II) a motor that produces more than five horsepower; or
             533          (III) an electric motor; and
             534          (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a)(i), "all-terrain vehicle" does not include a
             535      snowmobile.
             536          (b) "Camper" means a camper:
             537          (i) as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and
             538          (ii) that is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2,
             539      Registration.
             540          (c) (i) "Canoe" means a vessel that:
             541          (A) is long and narrow;
             542          (B) has curved sides; and
             543          (C) is tapered:
             544          (I) to two pointed ends; or
             545          (II) to one pointed end and is blunt on the other end; and
             546          (ii) "canoe" includes:
             547          (A) a collapsible inflatable canoe;
             548          (B) a kayak;
             549          (C) a racing shell;
             550          (D) a rowing scull; or
             551          (E) notwithstanding the definition of vessel in Subsection (1)(aa), a canoe with an

             552      outboard motor.
             553          (d) "Dealer" is as defined in Section 41-1a-102 .
             554          (e) "Jon boat" means a vessel that:
             555          (i) has a square bow; and
             556          (ii) has a flat bottom.
             557          (f) "Motor vehicle" is as defined in Section 41-22-2 .
             558          (g) "Other motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that:
             559          (i) is:
             560          (A) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and
             561          (B) designed primarily for use and operation over unimproved terrain;
             562          (ii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2,
             563      Registration; and
             564          (iii) has:
             565          (A) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or
             566          (B) a motor that produces more than five horsepower.
             567          (h) (i) "Other trailer" means a portable vehicle without motive power that is primarily
             568      used:
             569          (A) to transport tangible personal property; and
             570          (B) for a purpose other than a commercial purpose; and
             571          (ii) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for
             572      purposes of Subsection (1)(h)(i)(B), the commission may by rule define what constitutes a
             573      purpose other than a commercial purpose.
             574          (i) "Outboard motor" is as defined in Section 41-1a-102 .
             575          (j) "Personal watercraft" means a personal watercraft:
             576          (i) as defined in Section 73-18-2 ; and
             577          (ii) that is required to be registered in accordance with Title 73, Chapter 18, State
             578      Boating Act.
             579          (k) (i) "Pontoon" means a vessel that:
             580          (A) is:
             581          (I) supported by one or more floats; and
             582          (II) propelled by either inboard or outboard power; and

             583          (B) is not:
             584          (I) a houseboat; or
             585          (II) a collapsible inflatable vessel; and
             586          (ii) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
             587      commission may by rule define the term "houseboat."
             588          (l) "Qualifying adjustment, exemption, or reduction" means an adjustment, exemption,
             589      or reduction:
             590          (i) of all or a portion of a qualifying payment;
             591          (ii) granted by a county during the refund period; and
             592          (iii) received by a qualifying person.
             593          (m) (i) "Qualifying payment" means the payment made:
             594          (A) of a uniform statewide fee in accordance with this section:
             595          (I) by a qualifying person;
             596          (II) to a county; and
             597          (III) during the refund period; and
             598          (B) on an item of qualifying tangible personal property; and
             599          (ii) if a qualifying person received a qualifying adjustment, exemption, or reduction for
             600      an item of qualifying tangible personal property, the qualifying payment for that qualifying
             601      tangible personal property is equal to the difference between:
             602          (A) the payment described in this Subsection (1)(m) for that item of qualifying tangible
             603      personal property; and
             604          (B) the amount of the qualifying adjustment, exemption, or reduction.
             605          (n) "Qualifying person" means a person that paid a uniform statewide fee:
             606          (i) during the refund period;
             607          (ii) in accordance with this section; and
             608          (iii) on an item of qualifying tangible personal property.
             609          (o) "Qualifying tangible personal property" means a:
             610          (i) qualifying vehicle; or
             611          (ii) qualifying watercraft.
             612          (p) "Qualifying vehicle" means:
             613          (i) an all-terrain vehicle with an engine displacement that is 100 or more cubic

             614      centimeters but 150 or less cubic centimeters;
             615          (ii) an other motorcycle with an engine displacement that is 100 or more cubic
             616      centimeters but 150 or less cubic centimeters;
             617          (iii) a small motor vehicle with an engine displacement that is 100 or more cubic
             618      centimeters but 150 or less cubic centimeters;
             619          (iv) a snowmobile with an engine displacement that is 100 or more cubic centimeters
             620      but 150 or less cubic centimeters; or
             621          (v) a street motorcycle with an engine displacement that is 100 or more cubic
             622      centimeters but 150 or less cubic centimeters.
             623          (q) "Qualifying watercraft" means a:
             624          (i) canoe;
             625          (ii) collapsible inflatable vessel;
             626          (iii) jon boat;
             627          (iv) pontoon;
             628          (v) sailboat; or
             629          (vi) utility boat.
             630          (r) "Refund period" means the time period:
             631          (i) beginning on January 1, 2006; and
             632          (ii) ending on December 29, 2006.
             633          (s) "Sailboat" means a sailboat as defined in Section 73-18-2 .
             634          (t) (i) "Small motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:
             635          (A) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Motor Vehicles; and
             636          (B) has:
             637          (I) an engine with 150 or less cubic centimeters displacement; or
             638          (II) a motor that produces five or less horsepower; and
             639          (ii) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
             640      commission may by rule develop a process for an owner of a motor vehicle to certify whether
             641      the motor vehicle has:
             642          (A) an engine with 150 or less cubic centimeters displacement; or
             643          (B) a motor that produces five or less horsepower.
             644          (u) "Snowmobile" means a motor vehicle that:

             645          (i) is a snowmobile as defined in Section 41-22-2 ;
             646          (ii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 22, Off-Highway
             647      Vehicles; and
             648          (iii) has:
             649          (A) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or
             650          (B) a motor that produces more than five horsepower.
             651          (v) "Street motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that:
             652          (i) is:
             653          (A) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and
             654          (B) designed primarily for use and operation on highways;
             655          (ii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2,
             656      Registration; and
             657          (iii) has:
             658          (A) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or
             659          (B) a motor that produces more than five horsepower.
             660          (w) "Tangible personal property owner" means a person that owns an item of
             661      qualifying tangible personal property.
             662          (x) "Tent trailer" means a portable vehicle without motive power that:
             663          (i) is constructed with collapsible side walls that:
             664          (A) fold for towing by a motor vehicle; and
             665          (B) unfold at a campsite;
             666          (ii) is designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use;
             667          (iii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2,
             668      Registration; and
             669          (iv) does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a
             670      self-propelled motor vehicle.
             671          (y) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(y)(ii), "travel trailer" means a travel trailer:
             672          (A) as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and
             673          (B) that is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2,
             674      Registration; and
             675          (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (1)(y)(i), "travel trailer" does not include:

             676          (A) a camper; or
             677          (B) a tent trailer.
             678          (z) (i) "Utility boat" means a vessel that:
             679          (A) has:
             680          (I) two or three bench seating;
             681          (II) an outboard motor; and
             682          (III) a hull made of aluminum, fiberglass, or wood; and
             683          (B) does not have:
             684          (I) decking;
             685          (II) a permanent canopy; or
             686          (III) a floor other than the hull; and
             687          (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (1)(z)(i), "utility boat" does not include a collapsible
             688      inflatable vessel.
             689          (aa) "Vessel" means a vessel:
             690          (i) as defined in Section 73-18-2 , including an outboard motor of the vessel; and
             691          (ii) that is required to be registered in accordance with Title 73, Chapter 18, State
             692      Boating Act.
             693          (2) (a) In accordance with Utah Constitution Article XIII, Section 2, Subsection (6),
             694      beginning on January 1, 2006, the tangible personal property described in Subsection (2)(b) is:
             695          (i) exempt from the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103 ; and
             696          (ii) in lieu of the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103 , subject to uniform statewide fees as
             697      provided in this section.
             698          (b) The following tangible personal property applies to Subsection (2)(a) if that
             699      tangible personal property is required to be registered with the state:
             700          (i) an all-terrain vehicle;
             701          (ii) a camper;
             702          (iii) an other motorcycle;
             703          (iv) an other trailer;
             704          (v) a personal watercraft;
             705          (vi) a small motor vehicle;
             706          (vii) a snowmobile;

             707          (viii) a street motorcycle;
             708          (ix) a tent trailer;
             709          (x) a travel trailer; and
             710          (xi) a vessel if that vessel is less than 31 feet in length as determined under Subsection
             711      (6).
             712          (3) [For] Except as provided in Subsection (4) and for purposes of this section, the
             713      uniform statewide fees are:
             714          (a) for an all-terrain vehicle, an other motorcycle, or a snowmobile:
             715      Age of All-Terrain Vehicle, Other Motorcycle, or Snowmobile Uniform Statewide Fee
             716      12 or more years $10
             717      9 or more years but less than 12 years $20
             718      6 or more years but less than 9 years $30
             719      3 or more years but less than 6 years $35
             720      Less than 3 years $45
             721          (b) for a camper or a tent trailer:
             722                  Age of Camper or Tent Trailer Uniform Statewide Fee
             723      12 or more years $10
             724      9 or more years but less than 12 years $25
             725      6 or more years but less than 9 years $35
             726      3 or more years but less than 6 years $50
             727      Less than 3 years $70
             728          (c) for an other trailer:
             729                  Age of Other Trailer Uniform Statewide Fee
             730      12 or more years $10
             731      9 or more years but less than 12 years $15
             732      6 or more years but less than 9 years $20
             733      3 or more years but less than 6 years $25
             734      Less than 3 years $30
             735          (d) for a personal watercraft:

             736                  Age of Personal Watercraft Uniform Statewide Fee
             737      12 or more years $10
             738      9 or more years but less than 12 years $25
             739      6 or more years but less than 9 years $35
             740      3 or more years but less than 6 years $45
             741      Less than 3 years $55
             742          (e) for a small motor vehicle:
             743                  Age of Small Motor Vehicle Uniform Statewide Fee
             744      6 or more years $10
             745      3 or more years but less than 6 years $15
             746      Less than 3 years $25
             747          (f) for a street motorcycle:
             748                  Age of Street Motorcycle Uniform Statewide Fee
             749      12 or more years $10
             750      9 or more years but less than 12 years $35
             751      6 or more years but less than 9 years $50
             752      3 or more years but less than 6 years $70
             753      Less than 3 years $95
             754          (g) for a travel trailer:
             755                  Age of Travel Trailer     Uniform Statewide Fee
             756      12 or more years $20
             757      9 or more years but less than 12 years $65
             758      6 or more years but less than 9 years $90
             759      3 or more years but less than 6 years $135
             760      Less than 3 years $175
             761          (h) $10 regardless of the age of the vessel if the vessel is:
             762          (i) less than 15 feet in length;
             763          (ii) a canoe;

             764          (iii) a jon boat; or
             765          (iv) a utility boat;
             766          (i) for a collapsible inflatable vessel, pontoon, or sailboat, regardless of age:
             767      Length of Vessel Uniform Statewide Fee
             768      15 feet or more in length but less than 19 feet in length $15
             769      19 feet or more in length but less than 23 feet in length $25
             770      23 feet or more in length but less than 27 feet in length $40
             771      27 feet or more in length but less than 31 feet in length $75
             772          (j) for a vessel, other than a canoe, collapsible inflatable vessel, jon boat, pontoon,
             773      sailboat, or utility boat, that is 15 feet or more in length but less than 19 feet in length:
             774                  Age of Vessel Uniform Statewide Fee
             775      12 or more years $25
             776      9 or more years but less than 12 years $65
             777      6 or more years but less than 9 years $80
             778      3 or more years but less than 6 years $110
             779      Less than 3 years $150
             780          (k) for a vessel, other than a canoe, collapsible inflatable vessel, jon boat, pontoon,
             781      sailboat, or utility boat, that is 19 feet or more in length but less than 23 feet in length:
             782                  Age of Vessel Uniform Statewide Fee
             783      12 or more years $50
             784      9 or more years but less than 12 years $120
             785      6 or more years but less than 9 years $175
             786      3 or more years but less than 6 years $220
             787      Less than 3 years $275
             788          (l) for a vessel, other than a canoe, collapsible inflatable vessel, jon boat, pontoon,
             789      sailboat, or utility boat, that is 23 feet or more in length but less than 27 feet in length:
             790                  Age of Vessel Uniform Statewide Fee
             791      12 or more years $100
             792      9 or more years but less than 12 years $180
             793      6 or more years but less than 9 years $240
             794      3 or more years but less than 6 years $310
             795      Less than 3 years $400
             796          (m) for a vessel, other than a canoe, collapsible inflatable vessel, jon boat, pontoon,
             797      sailboat, or utility boat, that is 27 feet or more in length but less than 31 feet in length:
             798                  Age of Vessel Uniform Statewide Fee
             799      12 or more years $120
             800      9 or more years but less than 12 years $250
             801      6 or more years but less than 9 years $350
             802      3 or more years but less than 6 years $500
             803      Less than 3 years $700
             804          (4) For registrations under Section 41-1a-215.5 , the uniform fee for purposes of this
             805      section is as follows:
             806          (a) for a street motorcycle:
             807                  Age of Street Motorcycle Uniform Statewide Fee
             808      12 or more years $7.75
             809      9 or more years but less than 12 years $27
             810      6 or more years but less than 9 years     $38.50
             811      3 or more years but less than 6 years $54
             812      Less than 3 years $73
             813          (b) for a small motor vehicle:
             814                  Age of Small Motor Vehicle Uniform Statewide Fee
             815      6 or more years $7.75
             816      3 or more years but less than 6 years $11.50
             817      Less than 3 years $19.25
             818          [(4)] (5) Notwithstanding Section 59-2-407 , tangible personal property subject to the
             819      uniform statewide fees imposed by this section that is brought into the state shall, as a

             820      condition of registration, be subject to the uniform statewide fees unless all property taxes or
             821      uniform fees imposed by the state of origin have been paid for the current calendar year.
             822          [(5)] (6) (a) The revenues collected in each county from the uniform statewide fees
             823      imposed by this section shall be distributed by the county to each taxing entity in which each
             824      item of tangible personal property subject to the uniform statewide fees is located in the same
             825      proportion in which revenues collected from the ad valorem property tax are distributed.
             826          (b) Each taxing entity described in Subsection [(5)] (6)(a) that receives revenues from
             827      the uniform statewide fees imposed by this section shall distribute the revenues in the same
             828      proportion in which revenues collected from the ad valorem property tax are distributed.
             829          [(6)] (7) (a) For purposes of the uniform statewide fee imposed by this section, the
             830      length of a vessel shall be determined as provided in this Subsection [(6)] (7).
             831          (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection [(6)] (7)(b)(ii), the length of a vessel shall be
             832      measured as follows:
             833          (A) the length of a vessel shall be measured in a straight line; and
             834          (B) the length of a vessel is equal to the distance between the bow of the vessel and the
             835      stern of the vessel.
             836          (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection [(6)] (7)(b)(i), the length of a vessel may not include
             837      the length of:
             838          (A) a swim deck;
             839          (B) a ladder;
             840          (C) an outboard motor; or
             841          (D) an appurtenance or attachment similar to Subsections [(6)] (7)(b)(ii)(A) through
             842      (C) as determined by the commission by rule.
             843          (iii) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
             844      the commission may by rule define what constitutes an appurtenance or attachment similar to
             845      Subsections [(6)] (7)(b)(ii)(A) through (C).
             846          (c) The length of a vessel:
             847          (i) (A) for a new vessel, is the length:
             848          (I) listed on the manufacturer's statement of origin if the length of the vessel measured
             849      under Subsection [(6)] (7)(b) is equal to the length of the vessel listed on the manufacturer's
             850      statement of origin; or

             851          (II) listed on a form submitted to the commission by a dealer in accordance with
             852      Subsection [(6)] (7)(d) if the length of the vessel measured under Subsection [(6)] (7)(b) is not
             853      equal to the length of the vessel listed on the manufacturer's statement of origin; or
             854          (B) for a vessel other than a new vessel, is the length:
             855          (I) corresponding to the model number if the length of the vessel measured under
             856      Subsection [(6)] (7)(b) is equal to the length of the vessel determined by reference to the model
             857      number; or
             858          (II) listed on a form submitted to the commission by an owner of the vessel in
             859      accordance with Subsection [(6)] (7)(d) if the length of the vessel measured under Subsection
             860      [(6)] (7)(b) is not equal to the length of the vessel determined by reference to the model
             861      number; and
             862          (ii) (A) is determined at the time of the:
             863          (I) first registration as defined in Section 41-1a-102 that occurs on or after January 1,
             864      2006; or
             865          (II) first renewal of registration that occurs on or after January 1, 2006; and
             866          (B) may be determined after the time described in Subsection [(6)] (7)(c)(ii)(A) only if
             867      the commission requests that a dealer or an owner submit a form to the commission in
             868      accordance with Subsection [(6)] (7)(d).
             869          (d) (i) A form under Subsection [(6)] (7)(c) shall:
             870          (A) be developed by the commission;
             871          (B) be provided by the commission to:
             872          (I) a dealer; or
             873          (II) an owner of a vessel;
             874          (C) provide for the reporting of the length of a vessel;
             875          (D) be submitted to the commission at the time the length of the vessel is determined in
             876      accordance with Subsection [(6)] (7)(c)(ii);
             877          (E) be signed by:
             878          (I) if the form is submitted by a dealer, that dealer; or
             879          (II) if the form is submitted by an owner of the vessel, an owner of the vessel; and
             880          (F) include a certification that the information set forth in the form is true.
             881          (ii) A certification made under Subsection [(6)] (7)(d)(i)(F) is considered as if made

             882      under oath and subject to the same penalties as provided by law for perjury.
             883          (iii) (A) A dealer or an owner that submits a form to the commission under Subsection
             884      [(6)] (7)(c) is considered to have given the dealer's or owner's consent to an audit or review by:
             885          (I) the commission;
             886          (II) the county assessor; or
             887          (III) the commission and the county assessor.
             888          (B) The consent described in Subsection [(6)] (7)(d)(iii)(A) is a condition to the
             889      acceptance of any form.
             890          [(7)] (8) (a) A county that collected a qualifying payment from a qualifying person
             891      during the refund period shall issue a refund to the qualifying person as described in Subsection
             892      [(7)] (8)(b) if:
             893          (i) the difference described in Subsection [(7)] (8)(b) is $1 or more; and
             894          (ii) the qualifying person submitted a form in accordance with Subsections [(7)] (8)(c)
             895      and (d).
             896          (b) The refund amount shall be calculated as follows:
             897          (i) for a qualifying vehicle, the refund amount is equal to the difference between:
             898          (A) the qualifying payment the qualifying person paid on the qualifying vehicle during
             899      the refund period; and
             900          (B) the amount of the statewide uniform fee:
             901          (I) for that qualifying vehicle; and
             902          (II) that the qualifying person would have been required to pay:
             903          (Aa) during the refund period; and
             904          (Bb) in accordance with this section had Laws of Utah 2006, Fifth Special Session,
             905      Chapter 3, Section 1, been in effect during the refund period; and
             906          (ii) for a qualifying watercraft, the refund amount is equal to the difference between:
             907          (A) the qualifying payment the qualifying person paid on the qualifying watercraft
             908      during the refund period; and
             909          (B) the amount of the statewide uniform fee:
             910          (I) for that qualifying watercraft;
             911          (II) that the qualifying person would have been required to pay:
             912          (Aa) during the refund period; and

             913          (Bb) in accordance with this section had Laws of Utah 2006, Fifth Special Session,
             914      Chapter 3, Section 1, been in effect during the refund period.
             915          (c) Before the county issues a refund to the qualifying person in accordance with
             916      Subsection [(7)] (8)(a) the qualifying person shall submit a form to the county to verify the
             917      qualifying person is entitled to the refund.
             918          (d) (i) A form under Subsection [(7)] (8)(c) or [(8)] (9) shall:
             919          (A) be developed by the commission;
             920          (B) be provided by the commission to the counties;
             921          (C) be provided by the county to the qualifying person or tangible personal property
             922      owner;
             923          (D) provide for the reporting of the following:
             924          (I) for a qualifying vehicle:
             925          (Aa) the type of qualifying vehicle; and
             926          (Bb) the amount of cubic centimeters displacement;
             927          (II) for a qualifying watercraft:
             928          (Aa) the length of the qualifying watercraft;
             929          (Bb) the age of the qualifying watercraft; and
             930          (Cc) the type of qualifying watercraft;
             931          (E) be signed by the qualifying person or tangible personal property owner; and
             932          (F) include a certification that the information set forth in the form is true.
             933          (ii) A certification made under Subsection [(7)] (8)(d)(i)(F) is considered as if made
             934      under oath and subject to the same penalties as provided by law for perjury.
             935          (iii) (A) A qualifying person or tangible personal property owner that submits a form to
             936      a county under Subsection [(7)] (8)(c) or [(8)] (9) is considered to have given the qualifying
             937      person's consent to an audit or review by:
             938          (I) the commission;
             939          (II) the county assessor; or
             940          (III) the commission and the county assessor.
             941          (B) The consent described in Subsection [(7)] (8)(d)(iii)(A) is a condition to the
             942      acceptance of any form.
             943          (e) The county shall make changes to the commission's records with the information

             944      received by the county from the form submitted in accordance with Subsection [(7)] (8)(c).
             945          [(8)] (9) A county shall change its records regarding an item of qualifying tangible
             946      personal property if the tangible personal property owner submits a form to the county in
             947      accordance with Subsection [(7)] (8)(d).
             948          [(9)] (10) (a) For purposes of this Subsection [(9)] (10), "owner of tangible personal
             949      property" means a person that was required to pay a uniform statewide fee:
             950          (i) during the refund period;
             951          (ii) in accordance with this section; and
             952          (iii) on an item of tangible personal property subject to the uniform statewide fees
             953      imposed by this section.
             954          (b) A county that collected revenues from uniform statewide fees imposed by this
             955      section during the refund period shall notify an owner of tangible personal property:
             956          (i) of the tangible personal property classification changes made to this section
             957      pursuant to Laws of Utah 2006, Fifth Special Session, Chapter 3, Section 1;
             958          (ii) that the owner of tangible personal property may obtain and file a form to modify
             959      the county's records regarding the owner's tangible personal property; and
             960          (iii) that the owner may be entitled to a refund pursuant to Subsection [(7)] (8).
             961          Section 15. Section 63J-1-602.2 is amended to read:
             962           63J-1-602.2. List of nonlapsing funds and accounts -- Title 31 through Title 45.
             963          (1) Appropriations from the Technology Development Restricted Account created in
             964      Section 31A-3-104 .
             965          (2) Appropriations from the Criminal Background Check Restricted Account created in
             966      Section 31A-3-105 .
             967          (3) Appropriations from the Captive Insurance Restricted Account created in Section
             968      31A-3-304 , except to the extent that Section 31A-3-304 makes the money received under that
             969      section free revenue.
             970          (4) Appropriations from the Title Licensee Enforcement Restricted Account created in
             971      Section 31A-23a-415 .
             972          (5) Appropriations from the Health Insurance Actuarial Review Restricted Account
             973      created in Section 31A-30-115 .
             974          (6) Appropriations from the Insurance Fraud Investigation Restricted Account created

             975      in Section 31A-31-108 .
             976          (7) Funding for a new program or agency that is designated as nonlapsing under
             977      Section 36-24-101 .
             978          (8) Appropriations from the Oil and Gas Conservation Account created in Section
             979      40-6-14.5 .
             980          (9) Appropriations from the Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by
             981      Section 41-1a-121 to the Motor Vehicle Division.
             982          (10) Funds available to the Tax Commission under Section 41-1a-1201 for the:
             983          (a) purchase and distribution of license plates and decals[.]; and
             984          (b) administration and enforcement of motor vehicle registration requirements.
             985          Section 16. Section 72-2-118 is amended to read:
             986           72-2-118. Centennial Highway Fund Restricted Account.
             987          (1) There is created a restricted account entitled the Centennial Highway Fund
             988      Restricted Account within the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section
             989      72-2-124 .
             990          (2) The account consists of money generated from the following revenue sources:
             991          (a) any voluntary contributions received for the construction, major reconstruction, or
             992      major renovation of state or federal highways;
             993          (b) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature;
             994          (c) registration fees designated under [Subsection] Section 41-1a-1201 [(6)(a)]; and
             995          (d) the sales and use tax amounts provided for in Section 59-12-103 .
             996          (3) (a) The account shall earn interest.
             997          (b) All interest earned on account money shall be deposited into the account.
             998          (4) The executive director may use account money, as prioritized by the Transportation
             999      Commission, only to pay the costs of construction, major reconstruction, or major renovation
             1000      to state and federal highways.
             1001          (5) When the highway general obligation bonds have been paid off and the highway
             1002      projects completed that are intended to be paid from revenues deposited in the account as
             1003      determined by the Executive Appropriations Committee under Subsection (6)(d), the Division
             1004      of Finance shall transfer any existing balance in the account into the Transportation Investment
             1005      Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124 .

             1006          (6) (a) The Division of Finance shall monitor the highway general obligation bonds
             1007      that are being paid from revenues deposited in the account.
             1008          (b) The department shall monitor the highway construction, major reconstruction, or
             1009      major renovation projects that are being paid from revenues deposited in the account.
             1010          (c) Upon request by the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature:
             1011          (i) the Division of Finance shall report to the committee the status of all highway
             1012      general obligation bonds that are being paid from revenues deposited in the account; and
             1013          (ii) the department shall report to the committee the status of all highway construction,
             1014      major reconstruction, or major renovation projects that are being paid from revenues deposited
             1015      in the account.
             1016          (d) The Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature shall notify the State
             1017      Tax Commission, the department, and the Division of Finance when:
             1018          (i) all highway general obligation bonds that are intended to be paid from revenues
             1019      deposited in the account have been paid off; and
             1020          (ii) all highway projects that are intended to be paid from revenues deposited in the
             1021      account have been completed.
             1022          (7) (a) The Division of Finance shall, from funds that are deposited into the Centennial
             1023      Highway Fund Restricted Account, transfer into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005
             1024      created by Section 72-2-124 the amount of funds certified by the Transportation Commission
             1025      in accordance with Subsection (7)(b) that are not required to pay:
             1026          (i) principal, interest, and issuance costs of bonds issued for projects in the Centennial
             1027      Highway Program in the current fiscal year; or
             1028          (ii) construction or reconstruction costs for projects in the Centennial Highway
             1029      Program in the current fiscal year.
             1030          (b) The Division of Finance shall transfer the amount under Subsection (7)(a) when the
             1031      Division of Finance receives a written letter from the Transportation Commission certifying the
             1032      amount of funds available under Subsection (7)(a).
             1033          Section 17. Section 72-2-124 is amended to read:
             1034           72-2-124. Transportation Investment Fund of 2005.
             1035          (1) There is created a special revenue fund entitled the Transportation Investment Fund
             1036      of 2005.

             1037          (2) The fund consists of money generated from the following sources:
             1038          (a) any voluntary contributions received for the maintenance, construction,
             1039      reconstruction, or renovation of state and federal highways;
             1040          (b) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature;
             1041          (c) the sales and use tax revenues deposited into the fund in accordance with Section
             1042      59-12-103 ; and
             1043          (d) registration fees designated under [Subsection] Section 41-1a-1201 [(7)].
             1044          [(3) When the highway general obligation bonds have been paid off and the highway
             1045      projects completed that are intended to be paid from revenues deposited in the Centennial
             1046      Highway Fund Restricted Account as determined by the Executive Appropriations Committee
             1047      under Subsection 72-2-118 (6)(d), the fund shall also consist of money generated from the
             1048      following sources:]
             1049          [(a) registration fees designated under Subsection 41-1a-1201 (6)(a); and]
             1050          [(b) the sales and use tax amounts provided for in Section 59-12-103 .]
             1051          [(4)] (3) (a) The fund shall earn interest.
             1052          (b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund.
             1053          [(5)] (4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection [(5)] (4)(b), the executive director may
             1054      use fund money only to pay:
             1055          (i) the costs of maintenance, construction, reconstruction, or renovation to state and
             1056      federal highways prioritized by the Transportation Commission through the prioritization
             1057      process for new transportation capacity projects adopted under Section 72-1-304 ;
             1058          (ii) the costs of maintenance, construction, reconstruction, or renovation to the highway
             1059      projects described in Subsection 63B-18-401 (2); and
             1060          (iii) principal, interest, and issuance costs of bonds authorized by Section 63B-18-401 .
             1061          (b) The executive director may use fund money to exchange for an equal or greater
             1062      amount of federal transportation funds to be used as provided in Subsection [(5)] (4)(a).
             1063          (6) (a) Before bonds authorized by Section 63B-18-401 may be issued in any fiscal
             1064      year, the department and the commission shall appear before the Executive Appropriations
             1065      Committee of the Legislature and present the amount of bond proceeds that the department
             1066      needs to provide funding for the projects identified in Subsection 63B-18-401 (2) for the next
             1067      fiscal year.

             1068          (b) The Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature shall review and
             1069      comment on the amount of bond proceeds needed to fund the projects.
             1070          (7) The Division of Finance shall, from money deposited into the fund, transfer the
             1071      amount of funds necessary to pay principal, interest, and issuance costs of bonds authorized by
             1072      Section 63B-18-401 in the current fiscal year to the appropriate debt service or sinking fund.
             1072a      S. Section 18. Coordinating H.B. 133 with S.B. 225 -- Modifying substantive language and
             1072b      omitting substantive changes.
             1072c          If this H.B. 133 and S.B. 225, Transportation Revisions, both pass and become law, the
             1072d      Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, in preparing
             1072e      the Utah Code database for publication as of July 1, 2013:
             1072f          (1) modify Subsection 41-1a-1201(6) to read as follows:
             1072g      "(6) (a) The following portions of the registration fees imposed under Section41-1a-1206
             1072h      for each vehicle shall be deposited in the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created
             1072i      under Section 72-2-124:
             1072j          (i) $30 of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a), (1)(b),
             1072k      (1)(f), (2), and (5);
             1072l          (ii) $21 of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(c)(i) and
             1072m      (1)(c)(ii);
             1072n          (iii) $2.50 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(e)(ii);
             1072o          (iv) $23 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(d)(i);
             1072p          (v) $24.50 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(e)(i); and
             1072q          (vi) $1 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(d)(ii).
             1072r          (b) The following portions of the registration fees collected for each vehicle registered
             1072s      for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited in the
             1072t      Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created by Section 72-2-124:
             1072u          (i) $23.25 of each registration fee collected under Subsection 41-1a-1206(2)(a); and
             1072v          (ii) $23 of each registration fee collected under Subsection 41-1a-1206(2)(b)."; and
             1072w          (2) not make the changes in H.B. 133 to Subsection 41-1a-1201(7).
             1072x          Section 19. Coordinating H.B. 133 with S.B. 298 -- Modifying substantive language.
             1072y          If this H.B. 133 and H.B. 298, Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Amendments, both pass
             1072z      and become law, the Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General
             1072aa      Counsel, in preparing the Utah Code database for publication as of July 1, 2013:
             1072ab          (1) modify Subsection 41-1a-1201(8) as enacted in H.B. 298 to read as follows:
             1072ac          "(8) (a) Ninety-four cents of each registration fee imposed under Subsections
             1072ad      41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited in the Public Safety Restricted
             1072ae      Account created in Section 53-3-106.

             1072af          (b) Seventy-one cents of each registration fee imposed under Subsections
             1072ag      41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under
             1072ah      Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited in the Public Safety Restricted Account created in
             1072ai      Section 53-3-106."; and
             1072aj          (2) modify Subsection 41-1a-1206(2) as enacted in H.B. 133 to read as follows:
             1072ak          "(2) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a
             1072al      vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a
             1072am      registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
             1072an          (a) $33.50 for each motorcycle; and
             1072ao          (b) $32.50 for each motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight, excluding
             1072ap      motorcycles." .S
             1073          Section S. [ 18 ] 20 .S . Effective date.
             1074          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.

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