Utah Code 41-27-201. Novel vehicle registration
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(1) An owner registering a vehicle shall provide the VIN, if applicable.
Terms Used In Utah Code 41-27-201
- Division: means the Motor Vehicle Division. See Utah Code 41-27-101
- Novel vehicle: means a vehicle:(3)(a) that is not expressly exempt from registration; and(3)(b)(3)(b)(i) that does not fit within a vehicle category;(3)(b)(ii) with unique characteristics that make it unclear whether the vehicle fits within a vehicle category; or(3)(b)(iii) that a reasonable person would not consider the vehicle to be clearly included in an existing vehicle category. See Utah Code 41-27-101
- Person: means :
(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Vehicle: means a motor vehicle, combination of vehicles, trailer, semitrailer, vintage vehicle, restored-modified vehicle, off-highway vehicle, vessel, or park model recreational vehicle. See Utah Code 41-27-101
- Vehicle category: means a vehicle type:
(5)(a)(i) that is defined in this title or Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act; and(5)(a)(ii) for which registration is required under:(5)(a)(ii)(A) this chapter;(5)(a)(ii)(B) Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act;(5)(a)(ii)(C) Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles; or(5)(a)(ii)(D) Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act. See Utah Code 41-27-101- VIN: means a vehicle identification number or a hull identification number. See Utah Code 41-27-101
(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:(3)(a) the owner shall provide the division with a description of the vehicle, including the vehicle’s purpose; and(3)(b) if 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:(4)(a) the vehicle is not expressly exempt from registration; and(4)(b)(4)(b)(i) the vehicle does not fit within a vehicle category;(4)(b)(ii) the unique characteristics of the vehicle make it unclear whether the vehicle fits within a vehicle category; or(4)(b)(iii) a 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:(5)(a) in accordance with Section59-2-405 , an annual $1 fee in lieu of property tax; and(5)(b) 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 Section41-6a-1509 .(8) The division may provide title to a novel vehicle.(9) Except as expressly provided in this chapter:(9)(a) 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; and(9)(b) a novel vehicle that is a watercraft is subject to the provisions applicable to a motorboat under Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act. - Person: means :