SB 273 — License Plate Amendments

[(36)] (37) "Manufactured home" means a transportable factory built housing unit constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the Federal Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (HUD Code), in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is 400 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent -chassis 5and -designed 1stto Sub.be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.

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273 03-03 19:35 chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.

[(41)] (42)(a)(42) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.

- 6 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (c) "Motor vehicle" does not include:

[(45)] (46)(a)(46) (a) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state as defined by Section 41-1a-202, and who does not engage in intrastate business within this state and does not operate in that business any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer within this state.

-[(46)] 6(47) -"Odometer" 03-03means 19:35a 1stdevice Sub.for measuring and recording the actual distance a vehicle travels while in operation, but does not include any auxiliary odometer designed to be periodically reset.

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273 [(46)] (47) "Odometer" means a device for measuring and recording the actual distance a vehicle travels while in operation, but does not include any auxiliary odometer designed to be periodically reset.

[(49)]{(50) (50)(a)"Off-rotation "Operate"required means:contribution" means a contribution required for a person who requests an off-rotation standard license plate.} {(51) "Off-rotation standard license plate" means a standard license plate that:} {(a) is not selected as a standard license plate for the given year as described in Section 41-1a-402;

and} {(b) requires an off-rotation required contribution.} [(49)] (52){(50)} (a) "Operate" means:

or - 7 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (ii) collectively, the activities performed in order to perform the entire dynamic driving task for a given motor vehicle by:

[(50)] (51)(53){(51)} "Original issue license plate" means a license plate that is of a format and type issued by the state in the same year as the model year of a vehicle that is a model year 1973 or older.

[(51)] (52)(54){(52)} "Outboard motor" means a detachable self-contained propulsion unit, excluding fuel supply, used to propel a vessel.

[(52)] (53)(a)(55){(53)} (a) "Owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, holding title to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor whether [or not ]the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is subject to a security interest.

[(53)] (54)(56){(54)} "Park model recreational vehicle" means a unit that:

and -(d) 7is -built 1ston Sub.a single chassis mounted on wheels with a gross trailer area not exceeding 400 square feet in the setup mode.

(Green)[(54)] S.B.(57){(55)} "Personal vehicle" means a vehicle that is not a commercial vehicle.

273[(55)] 03-03(58){(56)} 19:35"Personalized (d)license isplate" builtmeans a license plate that has displayed on it a singlecombination chassisof mountedletters, onnumbers, wheelsor withboth aas grossrequested trailerby areathe notowner exceedingof 400the squarevehicle feetand inassigned to the setupvehicle mode.by the division.

[(54)][(56)] (55)(59){(57)} "Personal- vehicle"8 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) "Pickup truck" means a two-axle motor vehicle thatwith ismotive notpower amanufactured, commercialremanufactured, vehicle.or materially altered to provide an open cargo area.

[(55)] (56) "Personalized license plate" means a license plate that has displayed on it a combination of letters, numbers, or both as requested by the owner of the vehicle and assigned to the vehicle by the division.

[(56)] (57)(a) "Pickup truck" means a two-axle motor vehicle with motive power manufactured, remanufactured, or materially altered to provide an open cargo area.

[(57)] (58)(60){(58)} "Plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle" means a hybrid electric motor vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery or batteries used for vehicle propulsion from an off-vehicle electric source, such that the off-vehicle source cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.

[(58)] (59)(61){(59)} "Pneumatic tire" means a tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load.

[(59)] (60)(62){(60)} "Preceding year" means a period of 12 consecutive months fixed by the division that is within 16 months immediately preceding the commencement of the registration or license year in which proportional registration is sought.

[(60)] (61)(63){(61)} "Public garage" means a building or other place where vehicles or vessels are kept and stored and where a charge is made for the storage and keeping of vehicles and vessels.

[(61)] (62)(64){(62)} "Receipt of surrender of ownership documents" means the receipt of surrender of ownership documents described in Section 41-1a-503.

[(62)] (63)(65){(63)} "Reconstructed vehicle" means a vehicle of a type required to be registered in this state that is materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, or substitution of essential parts, new or used.

[(63)] (64)(66){(64)} "Recreational vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-14-102.

[(64)] (65)(67){(65)} "Registration" means a document issued by a jurisdiction that allows operation of a vehicle or vessel on the highways or waters of this state for the time period for which the registration is valid and that is evidence of compliance with the registration -requirements 8of -the 03-03jurisdiction. 19:35 1st Sub.

(Green)[(65)] S.B.(68){(66)} "Registration decal" means the decal issued by the division that is evidence of compliance with the division's registration requirements.

273[(66)] requirements(69){(67)} (a) "Registration year" means a 12 consecutive month period commencing with the completion of the jurisdiction.applicable registration criteria.

[(65)]- (66)9 "Registration- decal"SB0273 meanscompared thewith decalSB0273S01 issued(b) byFor theadministration divisionof thata ismultistate evidenceagreement offor complianceproportional withregistration the division'sdivision registrationmay requirements.prescribe a different 12-month period.

[(66)][(67)] (67)(a)(70){(68)} "Registration"Repair year"or replacement" means the restoration of vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors to a 12sound consecutiveworking monthcondition periodby commencingsubstituting withany theinoperative completionpart of the applicablevehicle, registrationvessel, criteria.or outboard motor, or by correcting the inoperative part.

(b)[(68)] For(71){(69)} administration"Replica ofvehicle" ameans: multistate agreement for proportional registration the division may prescribe a different 12-month period.

[(67)] (68) "Repair or replacement" means the restoration of vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors to a sound working condition by substituting any inoperative part of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, or by correcting the inoperative part.

[(68)] (69) "Replica vehicle" means:

(70)(72){(70)} "Required contribution" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-1601.

[(69)] (71)(73){(71)} "Restored-modified vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology, including emission control technology and an on-board diagnostic system.

[(70)] (72)(74){(72)} "Road tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and constructed so it does not carry any load either independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load that is drawn.

[(71)] (73)(75){(73)} "Roadable aircraft" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-10-102.

[(72)] (74)(76){(74)} "Sailboat" means the same as that term is defined in Section 73-18-2.

[(73)] (75)(77){(75)} "Security interest" means an interest that is reserved or created by a security agreement to secure the payment or performance of an obligation and that is valid against third parties.

[(74)] (76)(78){(76)} "Semitrailer" means the same as the term "trailer." [(75)] (77)(79){(77)} "Special group license plate" means a type of license plate designed for a particular group of people or a license plate authorized and issued by the division in accordance with Section 41-1a-418 or Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates.

(78)(80){(78)} "Special group symbol" means the unique symbol that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.

[(76)] (79)(a)(81){(79)} (a) "Special interest vehicle" means a vehicle used for general transportation purposes and that is:

-(i) 920 -years 1stor Sub.older from the current year;

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273 03-03 19:35 (i) 20 years or older from the current year;

- 10 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) In making a determination under Subsection [(76)(a)] (81)(a), the division director shall give special consideration to:

[(77)] (80)(a)(82){(80)} (a) "Special mobile equipment" means a vehicle:

[(78)] (81)(83){(81)} "Specially constructed vehicle" means a vehicle of a type required to be registered in this state, not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles, and not materially altered from its original construction.

[(79)] (82)(a)(84){(82)} (a) "Standard license plate" means a license plate for general issue described in Subsection 41-1a-402(1).

- 11 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 [(80)] (83)(85){(83)} "State impound yard" means a yard for the storage of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that meets the requirements of rules made by the commission as -described 10in -Subsection 03-0341-1a-1101(7). 19:35 1st Sub.

(Green)[(81)] S.B.(86){(84)} "Street-legal all-terrain vehicle" or "street-legal ATV" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-6a-102.

273[(82) described"Symbol indecal" Subsectionmeans 41-1a-1101(7).the decal that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.] [(83)] (87){(85)} "Title" means the right to or ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.

[(81)][(84)] (84)(88){(86)} "Street-legal(a) all-terrain"Total vehicle"fleet ormiles" "street-legal ATV" means the sametotal asnumber thatof termmiles isoperated defined in Sectionall 41-6a-102.jurisdictions during the preceding year by power units.

[(82) "Symbol decal" means the decal that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.] [(83)] (85) "Title" means the right to or ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.

[(84)] (86)(a) "Total fleet miles" means the total number of miles operated in all jurisdictions during the preceding year by power units.

[(85)] (87)(89){(87)} "Tow truck motor carrier" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-9-102.

[(86)] (88)(90){(88)} "Tow truck operator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-9-102.

[(87)] (89)(91){(89)} "Trailer" means a vehicle:

[(88)] (90)(92){(90)} "Transferee" means a person to whom the ownership of property is conveyed by sale, gift, or any other means except by the creation of a security interest.

[(89)] (91)(93){(91)} "Transferor" means a person who transfers the person's ownership in property by sale, gift, or any other means except by creation of a security interest.

[(90)] (92)(94){(92)} "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," or "fifth wheel trailer" means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle.

[(91)] (93)(95){(93)} "Truck tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load that is drawn.

- 12 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 [(92)] (94)(96){(94)} "Vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, off-highway vehicle, camper, park model recreational vehicle, manufactured home, and mobile home.

[(93)] (95)(97){(95)} "Vessel" means the same as that term is defined in Section 73-18-2.

[(94)] (96)(98){(96)} "Vintage vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-21-1.

-[(95)] 11(99){(97)} -"Waters 1stof Sub.this state" means the same as that term is defined in Section 73-18-2.

(Green)[(96)] S.B.(100){(98)} "Weighmaster" means a person, association of persons, or corporation permitted to weigh vehicles under this chapter.

273 03-03 19:35 [(95)] (97) "Waters of this state" means the same as that term is defined in Section 73-18-2.

[(96)] (98) "Weighmaster" means a person, association of persons, or corporation permitted to weigh vehicles under this chapter.

41-1a-40241-1a-402. .

(1)(a)(1) (a) Upon registering a vehicle, the division shall issue to the owner a standard license plate described in Subsection (1)(b) unless the division issues to the owner:

(b) The{[The{]} Subject to Subsection (1)(c), the} division may offer up to four standard license plate options at one time, each with a different design as follows:

(c){[(c) The division shall offer:offer:]} {[(i) each design described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii) for at least a 10-year period;

(i)and]} {[(ii) each design described in Subsection (1)(b)(i)(1)(b)(iii) for no more than a five-year period.]} {[(d) The division may not offer more than four standard license plate designs at any one time.]} {(c)} {(i) The design review board shall determine which standard license plate options are off-rotation for a given year.} {(ii) In a given year, the division may offer standard license plates, as determined by the design review board, for which the required contribution described in Subsection (1)(e) does not apply.} {(iii)} - 13 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 {(A) The design review board shall notify the division on or (ii)before September 30 of each year regarding which standard license plates are off-rotation for atthe leastfollowing year.} {(B) On or before September 30, 2026, the design review board shall notify the division of the designation of off-rotation standard license plates for the 2027 calendar year.} {(iv) The division shall publish on the division's website which standard license plate options are off- rotation standard license plates for the given year.} {(d) An applicant may request and the division may issue an off-rotation standard license plate if the applicant pays a 10-yearone-time period;required contribution.} {(e) The required contribution to obtain an off-rotation standard license plate is an amount equal to:} {(i) the required one-time $20 contribution paid by the applicant to be deposited into the Transportation Fund;

andand} (ii){(ii) eachthe designservice describedfee for the division's costs of issuing an off-rotation license plate.} {(f) The division shall, in Subsectionaccordance (1)(b)(iii)with forSection no63J-1-504, moreestablish thanthe aservice five-yearfee period.described in Subsection (1)(e)(ii).} (2) (a) The division may:

(d) The division may not offer more than four standard license plate designs at any one time.

(2)(a) The division may:

and [(b)] (ii) identify which current standard license plate design will be replaced by the -proposed 12design[; - 03-03 19:35 1st Sub.

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273 proposed design[;

[(3)(a)[(3) - 14 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) If the commission receives a submission for a proposed design of a standard license plate as described in Subsection (2)(c), or a sponsored special group license plate as described in Section 41-1a-419 and Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, the commission shall notify:] [(i) the governor;] [(ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives;

and] [(iii) the president of the Senate shall appoint a member of the Senate to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c).] [(c)(i)[(c) (i) The license plate design review board, comprised of the members appointed as described in Subsection (3)(b), shall review proposed license plate designs.] [(ii) The member of the license plate design review board appointed by the governor shall serve as chair and convene the license plate design review board.] [(iii) The license plate design review board shall:] [(A) review each proposed license plate design;

and] [(B) vote whether to approve or reject the proposed license plate design.] [(iv) If all three members of the license plate design review board are not present, the license plate design review board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.] [(v) The license plate design review board shall notify the commission and the division regarding the results of the vote to approve each proposed license plate design.] [(d) The license plate design review board is not subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.] [(e) If the license plate design review board approves a proposed license plate design, the division may begin the processes necessary for production and distribution of the license plate.] (3) - 1315 - 1stSB0273 Sub.compared with SB0273S01 (a) If the commission receives a proposal as described in Subsection (2), the commission shall vote whether to approve or deny the proposal.

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273 03-03 19:35 [(d) The license plate design review board is not subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.] [(e) If the license plate design review board approves a proposed license plate design, the division may begin the processes necessary for production and distribution of the license plate.] (3)(a) If the commission receives a proposal as described in Subsection (2), the commission shall vote whether to approve or deny the proposal.

[(4)] (5)(a)(5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection [(4)(b)] (5)(b), the division may not order or produce a standard license plate that is discontinued under this section.

[(5)] (6)(a)(6) (a) Each license plate shall have displayed on it:

[(7)] (8)(a)(i)(8) (a) (i) Except as provided under Subsection [(7)(b)] {(8)(b)} (8)(c), Subsection 41-1a-215(2), Subsection 41-1a-215.5(2), and Section 41-1a-216, a license plate shall be renewed annually.

- 1416 - 03-03SB0273 19:35compared 1stwith Sub.SB0273S01 (ii) (A) The division shall issue the vehicle owner a month registration decal and a year registration decal upon the vehicle's first registration with the division.

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273 (ii)(A) The division shall issue the vehicle owner a month registration decal and a year registration decal upon the vehicle's first registration with the division.

[(8)] (9)(a)(9) (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection [(8)(b)] (9)(b) and by rule:

[(11)] (12)(a)(12) (a) A violation of this section is an infraction.

41-1a-40341-1a-403. .

- 17 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (1) License plates and the required letters and numerals on them, except the registration decal and the slogan, shall be of sufficient size to be plainly readable from a distance of 100 feet during daylight.

-(2) 15An -individual 1stmay Sub.not attach to or over a license plate:

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273 03-03 19:35 (2) An individual may not attach to or over a license plate:

(3)(a)(3) (a) An individual shall ensure that the license plate displayed on the individual's vehicle is in good repair and has not faded, peeled, or discolored in such a manner to render the plate illegible.

(c)(i)(c) (c){(i)} If the division determines that the fading, peeling, or discoloration of a license plate is due to a manufacturing defect, the division shall waive the replacement fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1211(6).

41-1a-41841-1a-418. .

- 18 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (2) The division may not issue a new type of special group license plate[ or symbol decal] unless the division receives:

(a) a private donation for the start-up fee established under Section 63J-1-504 for the production and administrative costs of providing the new special group license plate[ -or 16symbol -decal]; 03-03 19:35 1st Sub.

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273 or symbol decal];

(3) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the division may not require a contribution as defined in Section 41-1a-1601 for a special group license plate described in Subsection (1)(a), (1)(b)(i),(1)(b) (i), or (1)(b)(ii).

41-1a-41941-1a-419. .

(1)(a)(1) (a) In accordance with Subsection (1)(c), and except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the division shall determine the design and number of numerals or characters on a special group license plate.

(b)(i)(b) (i) When the division has technology and processes in place to centrally distribute license plates, but no later than July 1, 2025, subject to Subsection (1)(c)(iii), an institution may design a collegiate special group license plate for the institution in accordance with Subsection (1)(c).

(c)(i)(c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii), each special group license plate shall display:

- 19 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (A) have a white background;

(iv) The design of a special group license plate is subject to approval by the license -plate 17design -review 1stboard Sub.as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).

(Green)(2) S.B.(a) The division shall, after consultation with a representative designated by the sponsoring organization as defined in Section 41-1a-1601, specify the word or words comprising the special group name and the [symbol decal] special group symbol to be displayed upon the special group license plate.

273 03-03 19:35 plate design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).

(2)(a) The division shall, after consultation with a representative designated by the sponsoring organization as defined in Section 41-1a-1601, specify the word or words comprising the special group name and the [symbol decal] special group symbol to be displayed upon the special group license plate.

[(c) A special group license plate {[} symbol decal {]} may not be reordered unless the division receives a {[} symbol decal {]} reorder fee established by the division in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.] (3) The license plates issued for horseless carriages prior to July 1, 1992, are valid without renewal as long as the vehicle is owned by the registered owner and the license plates may not be recalled by the division.

41-1a-121141-1a-1211. .

(1)(a)(1) - 20 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) Except as provided in Subsections (11), (12), and (13), a license plate fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 shall be paid to the division for the issuance of any new license plate under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.

-(i) 18beginning -on 03-03January 19:351, 1st2025, Sub.$1 from the license plate fees, other than a license plate fee for a motorcycle or trailer, into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214;

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273 (i) beginning on January 1, 2025, $1 from the license plate fees, other than a license plate fee for a motorcycle or trailer, into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214;

(2)(a)(2) (a) An applicant for original issuance of a personalized license plate issued under Section 41-1a-410 shall pay a $50 per set license plate application fee in addition to the fee required in Subsection (1).

(6)(a)(6) (a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the costs for the replacement of any license plate issued under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.

- 21 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (i) beginning on January 1, 2025, $1 from the license plate fees, other than a license plate fee for a motorcycle or trailer, into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214;

[(7)(a)[(7) (a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the division's costs for the replacement of a {[} symbol decaldecal{] special group symbol} issued under Section -41-1a-418.] 19[(b) -The 1stfee Sub.described in Subsection (7)(a) shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account as described in Section 41-1a-1201.] [(8)] (7) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the cost of issuing stickers under Section 41-1a-416.

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273 03-03 19:35 41-1a-418.] [(b) The fee described in Subsection (7)(a) shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account as described in Section 41-1a-1201.] [(8)] (7) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the cost of issuing stickers under Section 41-1a-416.

[(11)] (10)(a)(10) (a) An applicant for a license plate issued under Section 41-1a-407 is not subject to the license plate fee under Subsection (1).

and - 22 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (c) upon renewal or reissuance, is required to replace the clean fuel special group license plate with a new license plate.

or -(c) 20an -original 03-03or 19:35certificate 1stin Sub.lieu of the applicant's military discharge form, DD-214, issued by the National Personnel Records Center.

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273 (c) an original or certificate in lieu of the applicant's military discharge form, DD-214, issued by the National Personnel Records Center.

41-1a-160141-1a-1601. .

(2)(a)(2) (a) "Charitable purpose" means:

- 23 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (3) "Collegiate special group license plate" means a sponsored special group license plate issued to a contributor to an institution.

(6)(a)(6) (a) "Existing special group license plate" means a special group license plate that the division issues before January 1, 2024.

or -(d) 21holds -an 1stelected Sub.office.

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273 03-03 19:35 (d) holds an elected office.

(10)(a)(10) (a) "Private nonprofit organization" means a private nonprofit organization that:

or] - 24 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 [(b) if the sponsoring organization establishes a minimum annual contribution amount in accordance with Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(b) that is greater than the minimum required contribution amount established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iii), the amount the sponsoring organization establishes.] (12){(12) {"Required contribution" means a contribution a person is required to pay to obtain a special group license plate, which is:} } (a){(12)} "Required contribution" means a contribution a person is required to pay to obtain a special group license plate, which is equal to the sum of:

(a)(i)(i){(a)} (A){(i)} the minimum $25 annual contribution described in Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iv) for a support special group license plate;

or (ii)(B){(ii)} if the sponsoring organization establishes a minimum annual contribution amount in accordance with Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(c) that is greater than the minimum required contribution amount established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iv), the amount the sponsoring organization establishes;

and (b)(ii){(b)} for a special group license plate that has fewer than 250 subscribers, the service fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(ii).41-1a-1603(4)(a)(ii){;

(13)or} "Special. group license plate" means:

(13) {for an off-rotation standard license plate, equal to the sum of:} {(i)} {the one-time $20 contribution described in Subsection 41-1a-402(1)(e)(i);

and} {(ii)} {the one-time off-rotation standard license plate service fee described in Subsection 41-1a-402(1) (e)(ii).} {(13)} "Special group license plate" means:

-(d) 22a -major 03-03league 19:35sports 1stteam Sub.sponsored special group license plate;

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273 (d) a major league sports team sponsored special group license plate;

and - 25 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) issued to an applicant in accordance with this part.

(17)(a)(17) (a) "State agency support special group license plate" means:

41-1a-160341-1a-1603. .

-(2) 23An -applicant 1stwho Sub.owns a vehicle with the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate shall submit to the division the required contribution to renew the sponsored special group license plate.

(Green)- S.B.26 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (3) [(a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:] [(i) submitting to the sponsoring organization associated with the new type of sponsored special group license plate a complete preorder form created by the division;

273 03-03 19:35 (2) An applicant who owns a vehicle with the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate shall submit to the division the required contribution to renew the sponsored special group license plate.

(3)[(a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:] [(i) submitting to the sponsoring organization associated with the new type of sponsored special group license plate a complete preorder form created by the division;

(4)(a)(4) (a) The division shall, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, establish:

(b) A fee paid in accordance with [Subsection {[} (4)(a)(i)] {(4)(a)} Subsections (4)(a)(i) through (iii) shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122.

[(5)] (6) An applicant's contribution described in Subsection {(4)(a)(i)} (4)(a)(iv) is a voluntary contribution for funding the sponsoring organization's activities and not a motor vehicle -registration 24fee. - 03-03 19:35 1st Sub.

(Green)- S.B.27 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 [(6) Beginning on July 1, 2025, an applicant's voluntary contribution described in Subsection (4)(a)(iii) for the historical support special group license plate described in Section 41-1a-419 is $25 which the division shall allocate as follows:] [(a) $2 to the Utah State Historical Society as the sponsoring organization;

273and] registration[(b) fee.$23 into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, created in Section 72-2-124.] (7) (a) Beginning on July 1, 2026, the total annual revenue from the required contribution that may be distributed to the sponsoring organization for a state agency support special group license plate may not exceed $500,000 per year.

[(6)(b) Beginning on July 1, 2025,2026, anany applicant'srevenue voluntary contribution described in Subsectionexcess (4)(a)(iii)of for the historical$500,000 supportlimit special group license plate described in SectionSubsection 41-1a-419(7) is(a) $25 which the division shall allocatebe asdeposited follows:]into [(a) $2 to the UtahTransportation StateInvestment HistoricalFund Societyof as2005 thecreated sponsoringin organization;Section 72-2-124.

and] [(b) $23 into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, created in Section 72-2-124.] (7)(a) Beginning on July 1, 2026, the total annual revenue from the required contribution that may be distributed to the sponsoring organization for a state agency support special group license plate may not exceed $500,000 per year.

(b) Beginning on July 1, 2026, any revenue in excess of the $500,000 limit described in Subsection (7)(a) shall be deposited into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created in Section 72-2-124.

41-1a-160441-1a-1604. .

- 28 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (2) Subject to the other provisions of this part, a sponsoring organization requesting a new -type 25of -sponsored 1stspecial Sub.group license plate shall submit to the division, in a form and manner the division prescribes:

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 type of sponsored special group license plate shall submit to the division, in a form and manner the division prescribes:

[(b) at least 500 complete preorder applications for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, including verification that each preorder application included the required contribution;] [(c)] (b)(i)(b) (i) [the] a $10,000 fee for the cost of initiating the new type of sponsored special group license plate[ established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(ii)], which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;[ {[} and] (ii) [an additional ] a $5,000 fee for the cost of implementation[, design,] and system programming for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;

- 2629 - 03-03SB0273 19:35compared 1stwith Sub.SB0273S01 (i) a copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter approving the sponsoring organization's Section [501(c) (3)] 501 status;

(Green) S.B.

273 (i) a copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter approving the sponsoring organization's Section [501(c)(3)] 501 status;

(3)(a)(3) (a) If the division receives an application from a sponsoring organization as described in Subsection (2), the division shall maintain a list of persons expressing interest in the new sponsored special group license plate.

(i)(A)(i) (A) the driver license number of the individual if the vehicle upon which the person may display the license plate is owned by an individual;

{and} (ii) the vehicle identification number of the vehicle upon which the person may display the license plate;plate{.} ;

- 30 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 [(3)] (4) If an application under Subsection (2) is for a special group license plate that was discontinued in accordance with this part, each registered vehicle with the discontinued special group license plate is considered a complete preorder application for the purposes of Subsection (2)(b).

-(a) 27may -share 1stdata Sub.collected under Subsection [(2)(d)(iii)] (2)(c)(iii) with the Legislature and the state auditor;

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 (a) may share data collected under Subsection [(2)(d)(iii)] (2)(c)(iii) with the Legislature and the state auditor;

[(8)] (9)(a)(9) - 31 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) A sponsoring organization may establish eligibility requirements for the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate.

and (iii) provide a verification form prescribed by the division to an applicant who -satisfies 28the -sponsoring 03-03organization's 19:35eligibility 1strequirements. Sub.

(Green)[(9)] S.B.(10) (a) A sponsored special group license plate design is subject to approval by the [license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).

273 satisfies the sponsoring organization's eligibility requirements.

[(9)] (10)(a) A sponsored special group license plate design is subject to approval by the [ license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).

41-1a-160541-1a-1605. .

- 32 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) the institution's academic scholarships;

(2)(a)(2) (a) An institution may sponsor a special group license plate for support of academic scholarships and a special group license plate for intercollegiate athletics programs.

-[(3)] 29(4) -A 1stsponsoring Sub.organization that is an institution may establish the contribution amount required to obtain the institution's collegiate special group license plate.

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 [(3)] (4) A sponsoring organization that is an institution may establish the contribution amount required to obtain the institution's collegiate special group license plate.

41-1a-160641-1a-1606. .

(4)(a)(4) (a) A major league sports team based in Utah may request a sponsored special group license plate as provided in this part.

- 33 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) The sponsoring organization for a major league sports team sponsored special group license plate may elect to use voluntary contributions for:

(5) The state auditor may audit each private nonprofit organization or major league sports -team 30sponsoring -organization 03-03that 19:35elects 1stto Sub.use funds for a charitable purpose to verify that the money the private nonprofit organization collects from contributors is used for the private nonprofit organization's charitable purpose in accordance with this part.

(Green) S.B.

273 team sponsoring organization that elects to use funds for a charitable purpose to verify that the money the private nonprofit organization collects from contributors is used for the private nonprofit organization's charitable purpose in accordance with this part.

41-1a-160841-1a-1608. .

(2)(a)(2) (a) The division shall discontinue a type of sponsored special group license plate if for [three] two consecutive calendar years, the division's annual review shows that fewer than [500] 50 registered vehicles have that type of sponsored special group license plate.

(3) If the division discontinues a type of sponsored special group license plate in accordance with this section, the division may not reinstate the sponsored special group license plate unless the - 34 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 sponsoring organization submits a request for the discontinued sponsored special group license plate in the same manner as a request for a new type of sponsored special group license plate under Section 41-1a-1604.

(4)(a)(4) (a) A registered owner to whom the division issued an existing special group license plate or a sponsored special group license plate that the division discontinues in accordance with this section may continue to display the license plate upon renewing the motor vehicle's registration.

[(6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a state agency recognition special group license plate that is an existing special group license plate.] [(7)] (6) If two or more special group license plates collect required contributions that are distributed to the same entity or fund, the sponsoring organization or organizations may -request 31to -consolidate 1stthe Sub.license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum threshold described in this section.

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 request to consolidate the license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum threshold described in this section.

Section 41-1a-161113 is enacted to read:

41-1a-161141-1a-1611. .

(5)(a)- 35 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (5) (a) If all three members of the board are not present, the board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.

(6)(a)(6) (a) The board shall:

(iv) determine which standard license plate designs the division may offer each year as described in Section 41-1a-402;41-1a-402;{and} and (v) review and approve the design and format of:

and (v) review and approve the design and format of:

-(b) 32The -design 03-03review 19:35board 1stmay Sub.not approve a license plate design if the license plate design does not comply with the standards described in Subsection (8).

(Green) S.B.

273 (b) The design review board may not approve a license plate design if the license plate design does not comply with the standards described in Subsection (8).

(8)(a)(8) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, in consultation with the design review board, the commission may make rules to establish:

Section 41-1a-161214 is enacted to read:

41-1a-1612- .36 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 41-1a-1612.

(a) consult with the design review board and the commission regarding compliance with license plate design standards described in Subsection 41-6a-1611(8);41-6a-1611(8);and (b) provide license plate design and artistic assistance to:

and (b) provide license plate design and artistic assistance to:

-Section 3315. - 1st Sub.

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 Section 15.

53-3-20753-3-207. .

- 37 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (iv) a paramedic, as defined in Section 53-2e-101;

-(vi) 34Alzheimer's -disease 03-03or 19:35dementia; 1st Sub.

(Green) S.B.

273 (vi) Alzheimer's disease or dementia;

- 38 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (i) "State" means this state, and includes any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital, college, university, children's justice center, or other instrumentality of the state.

(2)(a)(2) (a) The division shall issue to every individual privileged to drive a motor vehicle, a regular license certificate, a limited-term license certificate, or a driving privilege card indicating the type or class of motor vehicle the individual may drive.

(3)(a)(3) (a) Every regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall bear:

(vii) an indication whether the individual intends to make an anatomical gift under -Title 3526B, -Chapter 1st8, Sub.Part 3, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, unless the driving privilege is extended under Subsection 53-3-214(3);

(Green)and S.B.(viii) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), if the individual states that the individual is a veteran of the United States military on the application for a driver license in accordance with Section 53-3-205 and provides verification that the individual was granted an honorable or general discharge from the United States [Armed Forces] armed forces, an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued on or after July 1, 2011.

273(b) 03-03A 19:35regular Titlelicense 26B,certificate Chapteror 8,limited-term Partlicense 3,certificate Revisedissued Uniformto Anatomicalan Giftindividual Act,younger unlessthan theyears drivingold privilegeon a portrait-style format as required in Subsection (7)(b) is extendednot required to include an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran under Subsection 53-3-214(3);(3)(a)(viii).

and (viii) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), if the individual states that the individual is a veteran of the United States military on the application for a driver license in accordance with Section 53-3-205 and provides verification that the individual was granted an honorable or general discharge from the United States [ Armed Forces] armed forces, an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued on or after July 1, 2011.

(b) A regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued to an individual younger than 21 years old on a portrait-style format as required in Subsection (7)(b) is not required to include an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran under Subsection (3)(a)(viii).

(d)(i)(d) - 39 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (i) The regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.

(4)(a)(4) (a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:

-(A) 36the -department; 03-03 19:35 1st Sub.

(Green) S.B.

273 (A) the department;

(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (4)(a)(4) (a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;

(b) As part of the form described in Subsection (4)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release of the individual's medical information - 40 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 to any person described in Subsections (4)(a)(iii)(A) through (E), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law.

(e) The inclusion of an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's -license 37certificate, -limited-term 1stlicense Sub.certificate, or driving privilege card in accordance with Subsection (4)(a) does not confer any legal rights or privileges on the individual, including parking privileges for individuals with disabilities under Section 41-1a-414.

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card in accordance with Subsection (4)(a) does not confer any legal rights or privileges on the individual, including parking privileges for individuals with disabilities under Section 41-1a-414.

(6)(a)(i)(6) - 41 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (a) (i) The division, upon determining after an examination that an applicant is mentally and physically qualified to be granted a driving privilege, may issue to an applicant a receipt for the fee if the applicant is eligible for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate.

(ii)(A)(ii) (A) The division shall issue a temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate allowing the individual to drive a motor vehicle while the division is completing the division's investigation to determine whether the individual is entitled to be granted a driving privilege.

-(b) 38The -temporary 03-03regular 19:35license 1stcertificate Sub.or temporary limited-term license certificate shall be in the individual's immediate possession while driving a motor vehicle, and the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate is invalid when the individual's regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate has been issued or when, for good cause, the privilege has been refused.

(Green)(c) S.B.The division shall indicate on the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate a date after which the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited- term license certificate is not valid as a temporary license.

273(d) (b)(i) TheExcept temporaryas regularprovided licensein certificateSubsection or(6)(d)(ii), temporary limited-term license certificate shall be in the individual'sdivision immediatemay possessionnot whileissue driving a motor vehicle, and the temporary regulardriving licenseprivilege certificatecard or other temporary limited-termpermit licenseto certificatean isapplicant invalid when the individual's regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate has been issued or when, for gooda cause,driving the privilege hascard. been refused.

(c) The division shall indicate on the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate a date after which the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate is not valid as a temporary license.

(d)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d)(ii), the division may not issue a temporary driving privilege card or other temporary permit to an applicant for a driving privilege card.

(7)(a)(7) (a) The division shall distinguish learner permits, temporary permits, regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, and driving privilege cards issued to any individual younger than 21 years old by use of plainly printed information or the use of a color or other means not used for other regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, or driving privilege cards.

- 42 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) The division shall distinguish a regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card issued to an individual younger than 21 years old by use of a portrait-style format not used for other regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, or driving privilege cards and by plainly printing the date the regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card holder is 21 years old.

(9)(a)(9) (a) The division shall only issue a driving privilege card to an individual whose privilege was obtained without providing evidence of lawful presence in the United States as required under Subsection 53-3-205(8).

-(i) 39use -of 1sta Sub.format, color, font, or other means;

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 (i) use of a format, color, font, or other means;

(12)(a)(12) (a) A governmental entity may not accept a driving privilege card as proof of personal identification.

and - 43 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) limited-term license certificate or driving privilege card in the same way as a regular license certificate issued under this chapter.

53-3-80553-3-805. .

(2)(a)(2) (a) The division shall issue an identification card that bears:

-(v) 40a -photograph 03-03or 19:35other 1stfacsimile Sub.of the individual's signature;

(Green) S.B.

273 (v) a photograph or other facsimile of the individual's signature;

(3)(a)(3) (a) The card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.

- 44 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (c) The commissioner shall consult with and obtain approval from the design review board created in Section 41-1a-1611 regarding format and design of identification cards.

(5)(a)(5) (a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's identification card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:

(C) any other person who may view or receive notice of the individual's medical information by seeing the individual's identification card or the individual's -information 41in -the 1stUtah Sub.Criminal Justice Information System;

(Green)(D) S.B.a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (5) (a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;

273 03-03 19:35 information in the Utah Criminal Justice Information System;

(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (5)(a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;

- 45 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (i) charge a fee to include the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's identification card;

-(h) 42Within -30 03-03days 19:35after 1stthe Sub.day on which the division receives an individual's or the individual's authorized guardian's written request, the division shall:

(Green) S.B.

273 (h) Within 30 days after the day on which the division receives an individual's or the individual's authorized guardian's written request, the division shall:

(6)(a)(6) (a) If the division receives a notification from a court as provided in Section 41-6a-505, 41-6a-509, 76-5-102.1, or 76-5-207, that an individual is an interdicted person, the division:

(b)(i)(b) - 46 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (i) An individual may voluntarily apply for an identification card that includes an interdicted person identifier.

(8)(a)(8) (a) The indication of intent under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) shall be authenticated by the applicant in accordance with division rule.

-(b) 43(i) -Notwithstanding 1stTitle Sub.63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may, upon request, release to an organ procurement organization, as defined in Section 26B-8-301, the names and addresses of all individuals who under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) indicate that they intend to make an anatomical gift.

(Green) S.B.

273 03-03 19:35 (b)(i) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may, upon request, release to an organ procurement organization, as defined in Section 26B-8-301, the names and addresses of all individuals who under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) indicate that they intend to make an anatomical gift.

- 47 - SB0273 compared with SB0273S01 (b) detriment;

(11)(a)(11) (a) The division may issue a temporary regular identification card to an individual while the individual obtains the required documentation to establish verification of the information described in Subsections 53-3-804(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (i)(i).

This Bill Repeals:

-Section 4418. - 03-03 19:35 1st Sub.

(Green)Effective S.B.date.

273 Section 18.

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