This bill proposes extending the length of a temporary vehicle permit issued to nonresidents from 31 days to 60 days in Minnesota. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 168.091 and 168A.11, subdivision 1.

Key Provisions:

1. Nonresident Buyer Permit:

   • A nonresident purchasing a vehicle in Minnesota can obtain a temporary permit for the purpose of removing the vehicle from the state.
   • The permit duration increases from 31 days to 60 days.
   • The permit serves as a temporary registration and exempts the vehicle from other highway use taxes for the given period.
   • It must be available in an electronic format as determined by the commissioner.
   • If the sale or transfer details are electronically transmitted to the commissioner by a dealer or deputy registrar, the permit fee is waived.
   • The permit must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle and is valid only for the specific vehicle for which it was issued.

2. Permit Issuance to Dealers:

   • Licensed vehicle dealers can obtain permits upon payment of the required fee.

3. Revenue Allocation:

   • All payments received from the issuance of these permits will be deposited into the state treasury and credited to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund.

Legislative Process:

• The bill is sponsored by Representatives Olson and Myers.
• It was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.

If passed, this bill would allow nonresidents more time (60 days instead of 31) to remove newly purchased vehicles from Minnesota while ensuring procedural efficiency and electronic recordkeeping.