Military surplus vehicle.

1. A. A "military surplus vehicle" is any motor vehicle having:

   1. 1. Three axles or fewer that meet the legal size and weight limits set forth in Section 14-103 of this title;
   2. 2. Been manufactured for use in either the United States Armed Forces or any country that was a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization at the time the vehicle was manufactured. Such vehicle shall have been subsequently authorized for sale to civilians, except that military surplus vehicle does not include a tracked vehicle;
   3. 3. For each occupant, safety belts or safety shoulder harnesses which shall be installed pursuant to 49 C.F.R., Section 571.208 et seq.; and
   4. 4. Equipment required by the provisions of Sections 12-201 through 12-232 of this title, with respect to equipment on vehicles.
2. B. Beginning November 1, 2025, any military surplus vehicle operated on the streets and highways of this state shall be registered as a motor vehicle.
3. C. Military surplus vehicles may be used as other vehicles of the same type, except military surplus vehicles may not transport people for hire.
4. D. The owner of any military surplus vehicle that, due to the age of the vehicle, was unable to receive a tag between November 1, 2022, and the effective date of this act shall not be assessed any penalty for having an expired registration as provided for in Section 1115 of this title.

Laws 2022, HB 3179, c. 214, § 1, eff. November 1, 2022; Amended by Laws 2025, HB 1684, c. 370, § 1, eff. November 1, 2025 (superseded document available).