North Dakota Introduces Pro-Hobby Collector Vehicle Bills

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• H.B. 1482 loosens the current stringent requirements for a vehicle in North Dakota to be registered as either an antique or collector’s vehicle. 
   
• H.B. 1482 allows additional vehicles to be considered antiques or collector’s vehicles. 
   
• H.B. 1399 allows project vehicles to be issued a collector’s title without initial requirement of a vehicle inspection. This title does not allow the vehicle to be operated on roadways.
   
• H.B. 1399 authorizes the owner of the motor vehicle with a collector’s title to reconstruct, rebuild, and sell the motor vehicle. 
   
• H.B. 1482 / H.B. 1399 bring the state in line with other states seeking to reward automotive enthusiasts and expand opportunities for these prized vehicles to be enjoyed. 
   
• H.B. 1482 / H.B. 1399 recognize that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
   

Overview: SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 1399 and H.B. 1482) has been introduced in North Dakota for the 2020 legislative session that benefit collector vehicle owners. H.B. 1482 lowers the age requirement for a vehicle to be registered as antique from at least 40 years old to at least 35 years old, as well as lowers the age requirement for a vehicle to be registered as a collector’s vehicle from at least 25 years old to at least 20 years old. H.B. 1399 allows a ‘collector’s title’ to be issued to an owner of a rebuilt, reconstructed, salvaged, antique, or vintage motor vehicle without a certificate of inspection. This title would not allow the vehicle to be operated on roadways. These pro-hobby bills currently await consideration in the House Transportation Committee.