HB 6282 Summary

• Extends the time period for dealers to apply for vehicle titles from 15 days to 21 days after delivery, and increases late transfer fees from $15 to $50 for most dealers and to $100 for used/secondhand vehicle dealers.

• Increases dealer license bond requirements from $10,000 to $25,000 and increases dealer license fees (full year from $75 to $160 and half year from $37.50 to $80).

• Extends temporary registration plates validity from 15 days to 30 days and allows wholesalers to hold secondary locations in the same county; requires wholesalers to purchase/sell at least 24 vehicles annually to maintain licensure.

• Modifies vehicle registration provisions including extending special registration validity from 30 to 60 days and allowing 2-year registrations for individual vehicle owners; adds inspection notice requirements (48 hours advance notice required for dealer record inspections).

• Establishes new requirements for "established place of business" definitions for wholesalers and used/secondhand vehicle parts dealers, including specific hours of operation (15 hours weekly minimum) and adds electronic odometer disclosure document acceptance provisions.