Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Passed Legislature' but the last action listed is 'Held under submission,' which creates uncertainty about whether this bill became law or was stalled.
Limits on Fees Charged by Vehicle Registration Services
This law limits how much extra a licensed business can charge customers for vehicle registration services that the Department of Motor Vehicles also provides.
What This Bill Does
- Requires licensed registration services to limit their additional fees if they offer a service that is also provided by the department.
- Sets the maximum additional fee at 5% above what the department charges a consumer for that same service.
Who It Names or Affects
- Businesses licensed as vehicle registration services by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Customers who pay these businesses to handle their car registration or renewal paperwork.
Terms To Know
- Registration service
- A business that helps people with vehicle registration applications for payment and must be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- The state agency responsible for registering vehicles, issuing licenses, and collecting related fees.
Limits and Unknowns
- This rule only limits the extra fee charged by businesses; it does not change the base fee set by the DMV.
- The law applies only to services that are also available directly through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- The provided text describes existing rules for licensing and record-keeping but does not state if this bill changes those specific requirements.