S.L. 2015-232: Senate Bill 446 Summary

• Establishes a new "LD" (Loaner/Dealer) license plate for franchised motor vehicle dealers to use on service loaner vehicles, available starting July 1, 2016, with an annual fee of $200 per plate.

• Clarifies that new motor vehicles used by dealers as demonstrators or service loaners do not become "used" vehicles regardless of warranty activation or manufacturer compensation received.

• Authorizes state and local government agencies to procure and operate unmanned aircraft systems with approval from the State Chief Information Officer, and modifies commercial drone licensing requirements to comply with FAA guidelines.

• Changes unmanned aircraft commercial operation requirements from a "license" to a "permit," lowers minimum operator age from 18 to 17 years, and requires the Division to issue decisions on permit applications within 10 days.

• Grants Brunswick County authority to adopt ordinances regulating navigation, boat operations, and vessel anchoring within its navigable waters, subject to override by conflicting state or federal regulations.