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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill provides discounts to veterans for certain state fees.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ provides a minimum 25% discount to veterans for:
13 • hunting and fishing licenses; and
14 • certain motor vehicle fees; and
15 ▸ makes technical changes.
16 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
17 None
18 Other Special Clauses:
19 None
20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 AMENDS:
22 23-19-38.3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 366
23 41-1a-1206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 303
24 41-1a-1211, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 119
25 ENACTS:
26 23-19-38.4, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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28 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
29 Section 1. Section 23-19-38.3 is amended to read:
30 23-19-38.3. Fishing licenses for veterans -- Free or reduced price.
31 (1) The division [
32 Administrative Rulemaking Act, under which a veteran [
33 fishing license free or at a reduced price.
34 (2) In making rules under this section, the division shall:
35 (a) use the definition of veteran set forth in Section 68-3-12.5;
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37 Veterans Affairs[
38 (c) set the minimum discount at 25%.
39 Section 2. Section 23-19-38.4 is enacted to read:
40 23-19-38.4. Hunting licenses for veterans -- Free or reduced price.
41 (1) (a) For purposes of this section, "hunting license" means the same as used in
42 Sections 23-19-24 and 23-19-26.
43 (b) The division shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
44 Administrative Rulemaking Act, under which a veteran may receive a hunting license free or at
45 a reduced price.
46 (2) In making rules under this section, the division shall:
47 (a) use the definition of veteran set forth in Section 68-3-12.5;
48 (b) use the same guidelines for disability as the United States Department of Veterans
49 Affairs; and
50 (c) set the minimum discount at 25%.
51 Section 3. Section 41-1a-1206 is amended to read:
52 41-1a-1206. Registration fees -- Fees by gross laden weight.
53 (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), at the time application is made for
54 registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle or combination of vehicles under this
55 chapter, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
56 (a) $44.50 for each motorcycle;
57 (b) $43 for each motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight, excluding
58 motorcycles;
59 (c) unless the semitrailer or trailer is exempt from registration under Section 41-1a-202
60 or is registered under Section 41-1a-301:
61 (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds gross unladen weight; or
62 (ii) $28.50 for each commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer of 750 pounds or less
63 gross unladen weight;
64 (d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 12,000 pounds, but not exceeding 14,000 pounds
65 gross laden weight; plus
66 (ii) $9 for each 2,000 pounds over 14,000 pounds gross laden weight;
67 (e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm
68 trucks, over 12,000 pounds, but not exceeding 14,000 pounds gross laden weight; plus
69 (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 14,000 pounds gross laden weight;
70 (f) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 12,000 pounds, but not
71 exceeding 14,000 pounds gross laden weight; plus
72 (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 14,000 pounds gross laden weight; and
73 (g) $45 for each vintage vehicle that is less than 40 years old.
74 (2) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a
75 vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a
76 registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
77 (a) $33.50 for each motorcycle; and
78 (b) $32.50 for each motor vehicle of 12,000 pounds or less gross laden weight,
79 excluding motorcycles.
80 (3) (a) The initial registration fee for a vintage vehicle that is 40 years old or older is
81 $40.
82 (b) A vintage vehicle that is 40 years old or older is exempt from the renewal of
83 registration fees under Subsection (1).
84 (c) A vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in accordance with
85 Section 41-1a-421 is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1).
86 (d) A camper is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1).
87 (e) (i) The division shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
88 Administrative Rulemaking Act, under which a veteran is not subject to the registration fee
89 under Subsection (1), or is subject to the registration fee in Subsection (1) at a reduced price.
90 (ii) In making rules under Subsection (3)(e)(i), the division shall:
91 (A) use the definition of veteran set forth in Section 68-3-12.5;
92 (B) use the same guidelines for disability as the United States Department of Veterans
93 Affairs; and
94 (C) set the minimum discount at 25%.
95 (4) If a motor vehicle is operated in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, each
96 motor vehicle shall register for the total gross laden weight of all units of the combination if the
97 total gross laden weight of the combination exceeds 12,000 pounds.
98 (5) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross laden
99 weight declared in the licensee's application for registration.
100 (b) Gross laden weight shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds. A fractional part
101 of 2,000 pounds is a full unit.
102 (6) The owner of a commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer may, as an alternative
103 to registering under Subsection (1)(c), apply for and obtain a special registration and license
104 plate for a fee of $130.
105 (7) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1642, a truck may not be registered as a farm
106 truck unless:
107 (a) the truck meets the definition of a farm truck under Section 41-1a-102; and
108 (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 12,000 pounds; or
109 (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 12,000 pounds or less and the owner
110 submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with
111 Section 41-6a-1642.
112 (8) A violation of Subsection (7) is an infraction that shall be punished by a fine of not
113 less than $200.
114 (9) Trucks used exclusively to pump cement, bore wells, or perform crane services
115 with a crane lift capacity of five or more tons, are exempt from 50% of the amount of the fees
116 required for those vehicles under this section.
117 Section 4. Section 41-1a-1211 is amended to read:
118 41-1a-1211. License plate fees -- Application fees for issuance and renewal of
119 personalized and special group license plates -- Replacement fee for license plates --
120 Postage fees.
121 (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (11), (12), (13), and (14), a license plate fee
122 established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 shall be paid to the division for the issuance
123 of any new license plate under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
124 (b) The license plate fee shall be deposited as follows:
125 (i) $1 in the Transportation Fund; and
126 (ii) the remainder of the fee charged under Subsection (1)(a), as provided in Section
127 41-1a-1201.
128 (2) An applicant for original issuance of personalized license plates issued under
129 Section 41-1a-410 shall pay a $50 per set license plate application fee in addition to the fee
130 required in Subsection (1).
131 (3) Beginning July 1, 2003, a person who applies for a special group license plate shall
132 pay a $5 fee for the original set of license plates in addition to the fee required under
133 Subsection (1).
134 (4) An applicant for original issuance of personalized special group license plates shall
135 pay the license plate application fees required in Subsection (2) in addition to the license plate
136 fees and license plate application fees established under Subsections (1) and (3).
137 (5) An applicant for renewal of personalized license plates issued under Section
138 41-1a-410 shall pay a $10 per set application fee.
139 (6) (a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover
140 the costs for the replacement of any license plate issued under Part 4, License Plates and
141 Registration Indicia.
142 (b) The license plate fee shall be deposited as follows:
143 (i) $1 in the Transportation Fund; and
144 (ii) the remainder of the fee charged under Subsection (6)(a), as provided in Section
145 41-1a-1201.
146 (7) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover its
147 costs for the replacement of decals issued under Section 41-1a-418.
148 (8) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the
149 cost of issuing stickers under Section 41-1a-416.
150 (9) In addition to any other fees required by this section, the division shall assess a fee
151 established under Section 63J-1-504 to cover postage expenses if new or replacement license
152 plates are mailed to the applicant.
153 (10) The fees required under this section are separate from and in addition to
154 registration fees required under Section 41-1a-1206.
155 (11) (a) An applicant for a license plate issued under Section 41-1a-407 is not subject
156 to the license plate fee under Subsection (1).
157 (b) An applicant for a Purple Heart special group license plate issued in accordance
158 with Section 41-1a-421 is exempt from the fees under Subsections (1), (3), and (7).
159 (12) A person is exempt from the fee under Subsection (1) or (6) if the person:
160 (a) was issued a clean fuel special group license plate in accordance with Section
161 41-1a-418 prior to the effective date of rules made by the Department of Transportation under
162 Subsection 41-6a-702(5)(b);
163 (b) beginning on the effective date of rules made by the Department of Transportation
164 authorized under Subsection 41-6a-702(5)(b), is no longer eligible for a clean fuel special
165 group license plate under the rules made by the Department of Transportation; and
166 (c) upon renewal or reissuance, is required to replace the clean fuel special group
167 license plate with a new license plate.
168 (13) Until June 30, 2011, a person is exempt from the license plate fee under
169 Subsection (1) or (6) if the person:
170 (a) was issued a firefighter recognition special group license plate in accordance with
171 Section 41-1a-418 prior to July 1, 2009;
172 (b) upon renewal of the person's vehicle registration on or after July 1, 2009, is not a
173 contributor to the Firefighter Support Restricted Account as required under Section 41-1a-418;
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175 (c) is required to replace the firefighter special group license plate with a new license
176 plate in accordance with Section 41-1a-418.
177 (14) A person is not subject to the license plate fee under Subsection (1) if the person
178 presents official documentation that the person is a recipient of the Purple Heart Award issued:
179 (a) by a recognized association representing peace officers who:
180 (i) receives a salary from a federal, state, county, or municipal government or any
181 subdivision of the state; and
182 (ii) works in the state; or
183 (b) in accordance with Subsection 41-1a-421(2).
184 (15) (a) The division shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
185 Administrative Rulemaking Act, under which a veteran is not subject to the license plate fee
186 under Subsection (1), or is subject to the license plate fee in Subsection (1) at a reduced price.
187 (b) In making rules under Subsection (15)(a), the division shall:
188 (i) use the definition of veteran set forth in Section 68-3-12.5;
189 (ii) use the same guidelines for disability as the United States Department of Veterans
190 Affairs; and
191 (iii) set the minimum discount at 25%.
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