The purchase price of a motor vehicle; and to provide an effective date.
Impact
If enacted, SB2176 will amend the definition of 'purchase price' in North Dakota's motor vehicle regulations. It specifies that the purchase price will not include manufacturer's incentives or discounts at the time of purchase. Furthermore, it delineates how trade-in credits or values must be handled, especially concerning excise taxes related to these transactions. This adjustment is intended to standardize how purchase prices are computed for motor vehicles, making it easier for consumers to understand what they owe and simplifying the application process for tax credits.
Summary
SB2176 focuses on adjustments to the purchase price of motor vehicles in North Dakota, particularly in situations where a vehicle has been stolen or totally destroyed. The bill outlines the conditions under which a motor vehicle excise tax credit can be applied against the purchase price of a replacement vehicle. This framework aims to provide financial relief to individuals who have suffered losses due to theft or total destruction of their vehicles, allowing for a smoother transition when acquiring a replacement vehicle.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the bill's potential implications for consumers who may struggle to keep track of necessary documentation, such as notarized statements from insurance providers. There may also be concerns surrounding the timeframe allowed for claiming credits, as the bill mandates applications must be submitted within three years of purchase. Additionally, debates may arise regarding how these changes could affect motor vehicle dealers in their business practices related to trade-ins and tax credits. The perceived benefits of simplifying the tax structure may be countered by concerns for regulatory compliance and tracking by both consumers and dealerships.
The imposition of motor vehicle excise tax and an exemption for motor vehicle excise tax paid or not assessed in other states; and to provide an effective date.
Allocations to townships from the township highway aid fund and an allocation of motor vehicle excise tax collections to the township highway aid fund and the county highway aid fund; and to provide an effective date.
A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.