HB 4161
Providing authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill would give West Virginia law enforcement the authority to issue fines to individuals who park vehicles with out-of-state license plates at their residences for more than 90 days. Currently, the law requires vehicles to be registered within 30 days of establishing residency. The bill creates criminal penalties for those who violate this new requirement, specifically targeting vehicles with out-of-state plates left at a residence for an extended period.
Key provisions
- Allows law enforcement to fine vehicle owners for parking out-of-state plated vehicles at their residence for over 90 days.
- Establishes a 90-day limit for parking out-of-state vehicles at a residence.
- Creates criminal penalties (misdemeanor) for violating the parking limit.
- Addresses residency determination based on voter registration, school enrollment, public assistance, extended residency, tax exemptions, and employment.
- Excludes certain individuals from residency definitions, including commuters and members of the Armed Forces.
- Specifies that the bill does not apply to vehicles under proportional registration agreements.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- West Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies
- Residents of West Virginia
- Individuals with Out-of-State Vehicles
- Property Owners
Notable changes
- Introduces a new time limit (90 days) for parking out-of-state vehicles at a residence.
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Primary sponsor
Kump
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