HB349 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Trailers, manufacturers and dealers, including 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

HB 349 would authorize Alabama boat and trailer manufacturers and dealers to issue temporary license plates and registration certificates for out-of-state sales, and standardize bond requirements.

What This Bill Does

Allows Alabama-based boat 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 boats will be domiciled out of state. Extends the same temporary-plate authority to other trailers, including semi-trailers and utility trailers, sold for out-of-state licensing. Standardizes bond requirements for all manufacturers and dealers issuing these temporary plates, including minimum bond amounts or net-worth thresholds, with existing bonded entities potentially exempted.

Who It Affects

• Alabama-based manufacturers and dealers of boats and other trailers (including semi-trailers and utility trailers) who would be authorized to issue temporary plates and registrations for out-of-state sales.
• Trailer buyers and operators who transport trailers out of Alabama and need temporary plates during the out-of-state licensing process.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-212 to allow manufacturers of boats (and dealers) in Alabama to apply for authority to issue temporary license plates and temporary registration certificates for boat trailers used to transport boats that will be permanently licensed in another state.
• Extends the temporary-plate authority to include other trailers (semi-trailers and utility trailers) sold for out-of-state licensing.
• Requires a bond with a corporate surety payable to the State of Alabama, amounting to at least $5,000, or a condensed balance sheet showing net worth of at least $25,000, as alternative to the bond, with the option to use existing bonds under other sections to avoid a new bond.
• Requires temporary license plates issued under this act to have a distinct color or design from temporary plates used for other motor vehicles.
• If a manufacturer or dealer already has a bond under other Alabama statutes, they may not be required to obtain an additional bond under this act.
• Effective date: the act takes effect immediately after approval by the Governor.

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