Chapter 097

2017 -- S 0950 Enacted 06/29/2017

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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

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:

31-2-2728. 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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