SF2494

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to create a specific type of license plate for rental motor vehicles in Minnesota. It sets out the process for obtaining these plates and establishes their design and usage.

Main Provisions

• Definitions: The bill defines an "auto rental company" as any entity primarily renting at least 50 motor vehicles at daily rates. "Rental motor vehicle" refers to several types of vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles, and others available for rental.

• Issuance of Plates:

  • Auto rental companies can apply to receive rental motor vehicle license plates, although it is not mandatory.
  • The plates are issued if the rental company registers the vehicle, pays necessary license and registration fees, and complies with existing vehicle registration rules.
  • These plates are valid for seven years before they need to be replaced.

• Design and Transfer of Plates:

  • The plates will include the phrase "RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE".
  • Companies can transfer plates to another rental vehicle within the same company for a $5 fee.

• Exemptions:

  • Rental motor vehicle plates do not require registration stickers.
  • They are also exempt from certain provisions of section 168.1293, subdivision 2.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new system of specialized license plates for rental vehicles, which differs from existing vehicle plate regulations by offering exemptions from certain display requirements and providing a seven-year validity period.

Relevant Terms

rental motor vehicle, license plates, auto rental company, registration, fees, exemptions, transfer, Minnesota, motor vehicles, seven-year period.