Regulation .05 Multiyear Registration.
Regulation .05 Multiyear Registration.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Fleet vehicles are eligible for a multiyear registration period.
(1)
Except as provided in §§A(2) and (3) of this regulation, the owner of a fleet vehicle may renew a fleet vehicle registration for a period of 2, 3 or 4 years.
(2)
The following classes of fleet vehicle registrations may be renewed for a period of 1, 2, or 3 years:
(a)
Class E, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds to 54,000 pounds; and
(b)
Class F, tractors with a gross vehicle weight of up to 54,000 pounds.
(3)
The following classes of fleet vehicle registrations shall be renewed annually:
(a)
Class E, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more;
(b)
Class F, tractors with a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more;
(c)
Class J, van pool;
(d)
Class P, passenger buses; and
(e)
Class T, tow trucks.
B.
The annual registration fees are as set forth in Transportation Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C.
Whenever a prorated fee is assessed, the amount shall be calculated by dividing the annual registration fee by the number of months for which the issuance or renewal is made.
D.
If a vehicle issued a multiyear fleet registration is sold or traded:
(1)
The registration plates shall be:
(a)
Removed from the vehicle and returned to the Administration for cancellation; or
(b)
Transferred to another vehicle as provided in Transportation Article, §13-502.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)
A refund shall be issued as provided in Transportation Article, §13-413, Annotated Code of Maryland.