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Rhode Island House Bill H8252

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8252

Introduced
5/13/22  

Caption

Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles

Impact

One of the key impacts of HB 8252 is the introduction of tax exemptions for registered commercial fishing vehicles. The bill amends existing laws to exempt these vehicles from sales and use taxes, reducing the financial burden on operators in the fishing industry. This effectively aligns Rhode Island's regulations with the needs of local businesses engaging in commercial fishing, aiming to promote economic activity in this sector. The tax exemption serves as an incentive for individuals to invest in vehicles critical for their fishing operations, thus supporting the state's commercial fishing economy.

Summary

House Bill 8252 aims to facilitate the operation of commercial fishing businesses in Rhode Island by establishing a specific registration process for motor vehicles used in this industry. The bill stipulates that a motor vehicle essential for the conduct of a commercial fishing business can be registered under this new section. It outlines the types of vehicles that qualify for registration, emphasizing that they must not be used for personal or non-fishing related commercial purposes. The regulatory framework also mandates the development of a specialized form for vehicle registration by the division of motor vehicles, which would require proof that the vehicle meets the necessary criteria.

Contention

While the bill appears to support local fishermen and the commercial fishing industry, it may also raise points of contention related to potential misuse of the tax exemption. Critics may argue that the measures put in place might be susceptible to abuse, with individuals misclassifying non-commercial vehicles as essential fishing vehicles to benefit from tax breaks. Furthermore, the bill may ignite debate regarding the sufficiency of regulatory oversight in ensuring that the registrations and exemptions are administered fairly and that they truly reflect the needs of the commercial fishing community without creating loopholes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2667

Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles

RI H6347

Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles

RI S0440

Registration Of Vehicles -- Registration Of Commercial Fishing Vehicles

RI S0679

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

RI H5098

Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles."

RI H7618

Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles" also provides that forest product operations are permitted uses within all zoning districts of a municipality except where prohibited.

RI S2961

Exempts battery energy storage system equipment, solar thermal collectors for commercial applications and solar storage tanks that are part of a commercial solar hot water system from the state sales tax.

RI HB10

Taxation, commercial fishing, ad valorem tax exemption for vessels and equipment, sales and use taxes exemption for bait, levy of excise tax at a rate differential of one and one-half percent on purchase and storage of vessels and machinery used for commercial fishing, Secs. 40-9-1, 40-23-1, 40-23-4, 40-23-37, 40-23-60, 40-23-63 am'd.

RI HB2479

Motor vehicles; registrations; titles; dealers

RI SB0251

Commercial Vehicle Registration Amendments

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