Bill > HB1578

This bill modifies North Dakota law regarding motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for commercial towing services that take custody of abandoned vehicles. Specifically, the bill prevents the Department of Transportation from assessing motor vehicle excise tax when a commercial towing service obtains a vehicle that is not reclaimed by its original owner and subsequently transfers the vehicle's title. Under the existing law, when a towing service takes custody of an abandoned vehicle and cannot locate the owner, they can obtain a release from the Department of Transportation that allows them to register the vehicle and receive a clear title. The new provision adds an explicit exemption from motor vehicle excise tax for these transferred vehicles, ensuring that the towing service will not be required to pay additional taxes when acquiring the vehicle's title. This change simplifies the process for commercial towing services dealing with abandoned vehicles and removes a potential financial burden associated with obtaining title to unclaimed vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1578.html