(1)
- (a) The owner of a trailer or semitrailer used as a commercial vehicle may obtain an alternative special registration and license plate valid for the life of the trailer while the trailer is possessed by the registrant.
- (b) The owner of a trailer that is used as an intrastate commercial trailer that is not a travel trailer may obtain an alternative special registration and license plate valid for the life of the trailer while the trailer is possessed by the registrant.
(2)
- (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the owner shall file, on or before January 31 of each year after the year of issuance of the special registration and license plate, a certificate from the assessing authority to the effect that any property tax or in lieu fee due for the current year has been paid.
- (b) If property tax or the in lieu fee is not paid, registration is suspended or revoked.
- (3) The owner of a trailer described in Subsection (1)(b) may elect to pay a one-time in lieu fee for the life of the trailer while the trailer is possessed by the registrant as provided in Section 59-2-405.
(4)
- (a) A person who falsely declares that a trailer is an intrastate commercial trailer commits fraud as described in Section 41-1a-1315.
- (b) A person described in Subsection (4)(a) is subject to a civil penalty of $500.
Amended by Chapter 270, 2026 General Session