HOUSE BILL 12

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2009

INTRODUCED BY

Thomas C. Taylor

AN ACT

RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE; AMENDING THE RENEWAL OF A VEHICLE REGISTRATION BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS; PROVIDING FOR A DISCOUNT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. Section 66-6-13 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1978, Chapter 35, Section 348, as amended) is amended to read:

     "66-6-13. REDUCED FEES FOR PORTION OF YEAR--FEE INCENTIVE FOR REGISTRATION BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS--TEMPORARY PERMITS--DRIVE-OUT PERMIT--FEE.--

          A. Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that a vehicle has not been operated on the highways of this state:

                (1) prior to April 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be three-fourths of the annual fee;

                (2) prior to July 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be one-half of the annual fee; and

                (3) prior to October 1 of the year in which registration is sought, the registration fee shall be one-fourth of the annual fee.

          B. Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that a nonresident who is the owner of a foreign vehicle is engaged in seasonal agricultural employment in the state, the division may issue a permit valid for thirty days upon payment of a temporary permit fee of one-tenth of the annual registration fee. This fee shall be in lieu of all other fees or taxes on [such a] the vehicle.

          C. Upon a showing satisfactory to the division that an unlicensed vehicle has been purchased by a nonresident for transportation out of the state, the division may issue a two-day drive-out permit for a fee of five dollars ($5.00).

          D. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to house trailers, and the registration fees for house trailers shall be as provided in Sections [64-6-3 and 64-6-10 NMSA 1953] 66-6-3 and 66-6-10 NMSA 1978 regardless of date of registration.

          E. After the initial registration of a vehicle, if an owner of a vehicle renews the registration of the vehicle by internet or telephone, the registration fees shall be reduced by five percent. The secretary may establish by rule requirements for or limitations on renewal of registration by internet or telephone."

     Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2009.

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