Ind. Code ch. 9-18.1-10

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Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-1 "Fleet operator"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fleet operator" means an operator who participates in the program. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-2 "Fleet vehicle"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fleet vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle or a truck with a declared gross weight of not more than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds that is: (1) owned or leased by a fleet operator; and (2) registered in the program under this chapter. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-2.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-3 "Operator"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "operator" means an Indiana resident that owns or leases one thousand (1,000) or more fleet vehicles. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-4 "Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the fleet registration program established under section 6 of this chapter. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-5 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 5. This chapter does not apply to a vehicle that is registered under: (1) a reciprocal agreement between the state of Indiana and another governmental entity; (2) the International Registration Plan; or (3) IC 9-18.1-13 with the department of state revenue. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-5.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-6 Fleet registration program established

Sec. 6. (a) The fleet registration program is established to accommodate requests from fleet operators for common registration dates for all fleet vehicles. (b) The bureau shall administer the program. (c) The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer the program. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-7 Application; form and manner; expiration

Sec. 7. (a) An operator may apply to the bureau to participate in the program. (b) An application must be in the form and manner prescribed by the bureau and must contain the following information: (1) The name and business address of the operator. (2) The preferred expiration month requested by the operator. (3) All counties in which the fleet vehicles are registered. (4) Any other information required by the bureau. The bureau may designate an expiration month that differs from the preferred expiration month requested by the operator under subdivision (2). (c) The bureau shall approve an application if the bureau is satisfied that the application is complete and accurate. Upon approval of the application, the bureau shall assign the fleet operator a fleet number. (d) If an application does not contain a preferred expiration month, the bureau may: (1) deny the application; or (2) designate an expiration month and approve the application. (e) An operator may not register a vehicle as a fleet vehicle in a county that is not designated in the application. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-7.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-8 Termination of participation

Sec. 8. (a) The bureau shall terminate the participation in the program of a fleet operator with fewer than one thousand (1,000) fleet vehicles. (b) A fleet operator whose participation is terminated under subsection (a) may reapply for participation in the program in the manner determined by the bureau. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-8.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-9 Validity of certificate of registration

Sec. 9. A certificate of registration as a fleet vehicle under this chapter is valid for the twelve (12) month period designated on the certificate. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-9.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-10 Fee

Sec. 10. The fee to register a vehicle as a fleet vehicle under this chapter is the applicable fee for the vehicle under IC 9-18.1-5. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-10.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-11 Fleet vehicle license plate

Sec. 11. The bureau shall design a fleet vehicle license plate. The design must include distinctive colors and graphics and the fleet number assigned under section 7(c) of this chapter. The design may not include years, months, or other indications of calendar dates. The design may indicate that the fleet license plate does not expire. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-11.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-12 Applicability of laws, rules, and regulations to fleet vehicles

Sec. 12. A fleet vehicle is subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations for vehicles of the same type or class. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-12.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

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