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Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-3-529. Schedule of fees for buses, motor vehicles having rated capacity of more than 1 ton, and truck tractors--proration--exemption

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) There is an annual fee in lieu of property tax imposed on buses, trucks having a manufacturer's rated capacity of more than 1 ton, and truck tractors. The fee is in addition to annual registration fees.

(b) The fee imposed by subsection (1)(a) is not required to be paid by a dealer of buses, trucks, or truck tractors that constitute inventory of the dealership.

(2) Subject to the conditions of subsection (4), the owner of a bus, truck with a manufacturer's rated capacity of more than 1 ton, or truck tractor shall pay a fee in lieu of tax based on the age and manufacturer's rated capacity of the motor vehicle according to the following schedule:

Age of Motor Vehicle

Rated Capacity (in pounds)

(in years)

16,999 or less

17,000-26,999

27,000-54,999

55,000 or more

1 or less

$117

$167

$284

$375

2

109

150

250

300

3

100

134

220

266

4

92

117

184

242

5

83

109

160

195

6

75

100

134

167

7

66

91

117

147

8

58

83

100

125

9

50

75

92

109

10

41

58

79

92

11-12

33

50

67

76

13-14

28

37

52

61

15-16

25

30

38

47

17-18

18

26

29

36

19-20

13

19

22

26

21 or more

10

12

16

20

(3) The age of the motor vehicle must be determined under 61-3-501.

(4)(a) The manufacturer's rated capacity for a bus or truck with a manufacturer's rated capacity of more than 1 ton is the manufacturer's rated gross vehicle weight.

(b) The manufacturer's rated capacity for a truck tractor is the manufacturer's rated gross combined weight.

(5) Except as provided in 61-3-520, the fee in lieu of tax on a motor vehicle subject to this section that is brought or driven into this state by a nonresident person for hire, compensation, or profit must be prorated as determined and paid under 61-3-701.

(6) The fee in lieu of tax may not be refunded.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-3-529. Schedule of fees for buses, motor vehicles having rated capacity of more than 1 ton, and truck tractors--proration--exemption - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-61-motor-vehicles/mt-st-61-3-529/

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