41-27 - Novel Vehicle Registration
Title 41 > 41-27
Sections (4)
General Provisions
41-27-101 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Commission” means the State Tax Commission.
(2) “Division” means the Motor Vehicle Division.
(3) “Novel vehicle” means a vehicle:that is not expressly exempt from registration; andthat does not fit within a vehicle category;with unique characteristics that make it unclear whether the vehicle fits within a vehicle category; orthat a reasonable person would not consider the vehicle to be clearly included in an existing vehicle category.
(4) “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle, combination of vehicles, trailer, semitrailer, vintage vehicle, restored-modified vehicle, off-highway vehicle, vessel, or park model recreational vehicle.
(5) “Vehicle category” means a vehicle type:that is defined in this title or Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act; andfor which registration is required under:this chapter;Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act;Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles; orTitle 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act.”Vehicle category” does not include a novel vehicle.
(6) “VIN” means a vehicle identification number or a hull identification number.
Enacted by Chapter 459, 2024 General Session
Registration Process
41-27-201 - Novel vehicle registration.
(1) An owner registering a vehicle shall provide the VIN, if applicable.
(2) The division shall identify a vehicle category based on the VIN.
(3) If the vehicle does not have a VIN, or if the division is unable to determine the vehicle category based on the VIN:the owner shall provide the division with a description of the vehicle, including the vehicle’s purpose; andif the description of the vehicle fits with an existing category of vehicle, the vehicle shall be registered in accordance with that vehicle category.
(4) The vehicle shall be registered as a novel vehicle if:the vehicle is not expressly exempt from registration; andthe vehicle does not fit within a vehicle category;the unique characteristics of the vehicle make it unclear whether the vehicle fits within a vehicle category; ora reasonable person would not consider the vehicle to be clearly included in an existing vehicle category.
(5) A person registering a novel vehicle shall pay:in accordance with Section 59-2-405, an annual 1 registration fee, to be deposited into the Transportation Fund.
(6) The division shall issue a registration sticker or license plate for a vehicle that is registered as a novel vehicle, as appropriate.
(7) A vehicle registered as a street-legal novel vehicle is subject to the requirements described in Section 41-6a-1509.
(8) The division may provide title to a novel vehicle.
(9) Except as expressly provided in this chapter:a novel vehicle that is not a watercraft is subject to the provisions applicable to an off-highway vehicle under Chapter 22, Off-Highway Vehicles; anda novel vehicle that is a watercraft is subject to the provisions applicable to a motorboat under Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act.
Enacted by Chapter 459, 2024 General Session
41-27-202 - Appeal to commission.
(1) If an owner disagrees with the division’s decision, the owner may, within 14 days after the day on which the division makes the decision, appeal the decision to the commission by:filing a notice of appeal with the commission; andincluding any additional information regarding the vehicle.
(2) In reviewing a decision described in Subsection (1), the commission may:admit additional evidence; andmake a correction or change in the vehicle category determination made by the division.The owner shall register the vehicle in accordance with the commission’s determination.The division shall reduce the fee required to register a vehicle under Subsection (2)(b) by the amount paid by the owner of the vehicle under Subsection 41-Ch41_27|41-27-201].
(3) The commission shall decide an appeal filed under Subsection (1) as soon as practicable and promptly notify:the owner; andthe division.
Enacted by Chapter 459, 2024 General Session
Commission Reporting
41-27-301 - Novel vehicle report to Transportation Interim Committee.
(1) The commission shall, at or before the October interim meeting of the Transportation Interim Committee, present a report on novel vehicle registrations that includes:the number of vehicles registered as novel vehicles; anda description of the vehicles registered as novel vehicles.
(2) The Transportation Interim Committee shall review the report described in Subsection (1) and determine whether to propose legislation relating to registration of a particular type of novel vehicle.
(3) A vehicle previously registered as a novel vehicle shall continue to be registered as a novel vehicle, unless the Legislature amends the Utah Code to:require the vehicle to be registered otherwise; orexempt the vehicle from registration.
Enacted by Chapter 459, 2024 General Session