SB10 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hightower

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Manufacturers and dealers of boats, boat trailers, add'l authorization to provide temporary license plates and registration certificates, when sold out of state, Sec. 32-6-212 am'd.

Summary

The bill lets Alabama boat and trailer manufacturers and dealers issue temporary license plates and registrations for trailers sold out of state, and standardizes bonding requirements.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes Alabama-based manufacturers and dealers to apply to the Department of Revenue for authority to issue temporary license plates and temporary registration certificates for boat trailers when the boat is to be domiciled in a state other than Alabama. It also extends this authority to other trailer types (semi-trailers and utility trailers) used in out-of-state sales. It requires a bond or verified net worth to secure the authority, with a minimum bond of $5,000 or a net worth of at least $25,000, unless an existing bond covers them under other sections; temporary plates must have a distinct color or design from other temporary plates.

Who It Affects

• Alabama-based manufacturers and dealers of boats and other trailers who engage in out-of-state sales and need to issue temporary plates/registrations for trailers
• The Department of Revenue and corporate sureties, which manage approval of the authority and the bonding requirements

Key Provisions

• Authorizes manufacturers and dealers in Alabama to apply for authority to issue temporary license plates and temporary registration certificates for boat trailers used to transport boats to be domiciled outside Alabama, and for boat dealers to do the same for boats sold to be domiciled outside Alabama
• Extends authorization to other trailers, including semi-trailers and utility trailers, for out-of-state sales
• Requires a bond with a corporate surety (or an alternative net-worth filing) to secure the duties, with a minimum of $5,000 bond or $25,000 net worth, unless already bonded under other specified sections
• If the manufacturer or dealer already has a bond under other sections, a new bond is not required
• Temporary plates must be a color or design distinct from temporary plates issued for other motor vehicles
• For boats, the bond amount is determined under Section 40-12-398 rather than a $5,000 minimum, while the general trailer bond provisions apply to non-boat trailers
• Effective date: immediately after governor's approval

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Manufacturers