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This bill amends Tennessee law to establish a procedure for county clerks to request assistance from neighboring county clerks during emergencies or temporary office closures. Specifically, during a public health emergency, natural disaster, or other temporary office closure, a county clerk can request written assistance from a clerk in a contiguous (adjacent) county to handle vehicle registrations and related services. The assisting county clerk can process vehicle registrations and renewals for the specified time period, but must follow certain guidelines: they cannot collect county-specific motor vehicle privilege taxes, must collect local sales and use taxes at their own county's rate, and must provide a report of registered vehicles if requested. The assisting county clerk is entitled to charge a $2.50 fee for each set of registration plates and certificates processed. The bill ensures that taxes collected cannot be refunded to offset rate differences between counties, and requires the aiding county to notify the department about tax collection. This legislation aims to provide flexibility and continuity of vehicle registration services during unexpected disruptions, allowing neighboring counties to support each other in maintaining essential administrative functions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0660&ga=114