Bill > S01164

This bill requires all limited use motorcycle dealers in New York to obtain a specific dealer registration from the commissioner of motor vehicles, with several key provisions. The bill increases the civil penalty for operating as an unregistered dealer from $1,000 to $2,000, with the option to reduce the penalty to $750 if registration is obtained within ten days of the penalty assessment. It mandates that dealers can only sell limited use motorcycles (which are defined elsewhere in law) if they have the appropriate registration, and requires that each motorcycle have a vehicle identification number (VIN) permanently affixed by the manufacturer. The bill also authorizes the commissioner to create regulations for dealer identification, demonstrator number plates, record-keeping, and VIN assignment. Additionally, the fees collected under this bill will be deposited into dedicated highway and bridge trust funds and mass transportation funds. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the commissioner to develop necessary implementing regulations during that period.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1164