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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title14 Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline |
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SubTitle14-48c-1_14-48c-3. Registration of Motor Vehicles Engaged in Seasonal Operations |
| Sec. 14-48c-1. Definitions |
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As used in sections 14-48c-1 to 14-48c-3, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ‘‘Commercial motor vehicle engaged in seasonal operations’’ means any motor vehicle, including a trailer, used to transport merchandise, freight or persons in connection with any business enterprise and for which a commercial registration is issued in accordance with the fee schedule of subsection (a) of section 14-47 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (2) ‘‘Registration year’’ means the period beginning during the month of April and ending during the month of April the following year. (3) ‘‘Seasonal operations’’ means operation of a commercial motor vehicle for construction, farming, landscaping, oil delivery and like industries where business demands vary with the seasons of the year. (4) ‘‘Permanent registration’’ means a registration issued in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-47 of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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(Effective June 26, 1995; Amended June 1, 2015) |
| Sec. 14-48c-2. Registration. Expiration date. Fee |
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(a) Any commercial motor vehicle engaged in seasonal operations may be registered for a six (6) month period during any registration year. The six (6) months shall be consecutive. (b) Any seasonal registration issued in accordance with this section shall expire in the sixth calendar month after such registration is issued as follows: (1) A registration issued during the first fifteen (15) days of any month shall expire on the fifteenth day of the sixth month; and (2) A registration issued after the first fifteen (15) days of any month shall expire on the last day of the sixth month. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section: (1) A seasonal registration shall not be effective prior to expiration of an existing registration issued for the same commercial motor vehicle; and (2) Any seasonal registration effective after October 31 of any year shall expire during the next following April. (d) The fee for a registration issued in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be one-half of the annual registration fee provided in subsection (a) of section 14-47 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (e) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the issuing within a registration year of a permanent registration or a second seasonal registration upon the expiration of a first seasonal registration, provided that such permanent registration or such second seasonal registration shall expire no later than the next following April 30. |
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(Effective June 26, 1995; Amended June 1, 2015) |
| Sec. 14-48c-3. Insurance. Inspection. Emissions |
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(a) A commercial motor vehicle registered in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-48c-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be subject to all insurance requirements imposed by law. (b) A motor vehicle registered in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-48c-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be subject to all other applicable requirements of law including emissions standards. (c) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may issue a distinguishing number plate to a vehicle registered in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-48c-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (d) No late fee as provided in subsection (z) of section 14-49 of the Connecticut General Statues shall be assessed upon the issuing of a seasonal registration. (e) No inspection shall be required for a commercial motor vehicle issued a seasonal registration provided that the vehicle has been registered previously in this state to the same owner or owners. |
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(Effective June 26, 1995; Amended June 1, 2015) |