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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES --

EXPIRATION DATES

     Introduced By: Senators DiPalma, Seveney, Coyne, Felag, and Kettle

     Date Introduced: June 08, 2017

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     (DMV)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-2 of the General Laws entitled "Division of Motor Vehicles" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     31-2-27. Expiration dates.

     Notwithstanding any provisions of the general or public laws to the contrary, the

administrator of the division of motor vehicles may extend the expiration date of any permit,

license, registration, certificate, placard, or other privilege issued by the division of motor

vehicles for a period of up to ninety (90) days when the administrator's ability to properly

perform their duties is prevented, hindered, impaired, or otherwise delayed by:

     (1) Any upgrade, replacement, or modification of existing technology systems that

requires significant time for implementation;

     (2) A disaster, as defined in §30-15-3, that has occurred, or the occurrence of which, or

the threat thereof, is imminent; or

     (3) The occurrence of any other similar event that warrants such extension.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES --

EXPIRATION DATES

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     This act would grant the department of motor vehicles administrator the ability to extend

expiration dates under certain circumstances that prevent the proper performance of their duties.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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