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This bill provides a comprehensive framework for private parking lot owners and operators to establish and enforce parking rules, specifically addressing signage, invoicing, and access to vehicle registration information. The legislation allows private parking lot owners to create their own parking rules and charge fees for violations, but requires them to place clearly visible signage that explains rates and indicates the property is not government-operated. The bill permits parking lot owners to obtain vehicle owners' names and addresses from the Department of Transportation through a formal process, strictly for the purpose of sending invoices for unpaid parking charges or rule violations. Owners must mail these invoices within 10 business days and can access vehicle registration information via computer, with the department allowed to charge a reasonable fee (not exceeding $1 in 2025-2026, with subsequent annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index). The bill also provides specific definitions for terms like "agent" and "private parking lot" and establishes guidelines for how this information can be requested and used, ensuring that such access is considered a permissible use under federal law. The legislation will take effect 120 days after its enactment, giving private parking lot owners time to implement the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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