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ND HB1443

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ruby

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends special number plate eligibility to forestry vehicles, which previously only applied to farm vehicles, at no additional charge beyond the standard registration fee

  • Defines "forestry vehicles" as motor vehicles meeting the same weight requirements as farm vehicles (20,001-105,500 pounds) and used in forestry or forestry-related businesses

  • Farm vehicles must be owned or leased for at least one year by a bona fide resident farmer and used exclusively for transporting the farmer's own property or farm work exchanges, not for commercial retail/wholesale or hire

  • Registration fees are tiered by gross weight and years registered, ranging from $65-$649 depending on vehicle weight class and registration duration

  • Violators face penalties under section 39-04-41 plus requirement to license the vehicle at the higher commercial rate for the entire license period

Legislative Description

Special number plates for farm and forestry vehicles and farm and forestry vehicle registration.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 5 nays 85

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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