ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 9

(2) In this section "tow truck" does not include a truck tractor as defined
in § 11-172 of this article.

(d) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, for each
vehicle registered under this section, the annual registration fee is based on the
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating as follows:

Manufacturer's Gross Weight                             Fee

Rating (in Pounds)

10,000 (or less) to 26,000                                    [$100] $185.00

More than 26,000                                                [$300] $550.00

(2) (i) The annual registration fee for a vehicle registered under this
section that is used for any purpose other than that described in subsection (c) of this
section shall be determined under subparagraph (ii) of. this paragraph if the
maximum gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles:

1.       Exceeds 18,000 pounds and the vehicle has a
manufacturer's gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less; or

2.       Exceeds 35,000 pounds and the vehicle has a
manufacturer's gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.

(ii) The annual registration fee shall be the greater of:

1.       The fees set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

2.       The fees set forth in § 13-916(b) of this subtitle.
13-921.

(a)     In this section, "farm truck" means a farm vehicle that:

(1)     Is a Class E (truck) vehicle; and

(2)     Has a shipping weight of its chassis and battery, as certified by the
manufacturer, of more than 3/4 ton.

(b)     On application, the Administration shall issue a Class E "farm truck
registration" to any applicant who certifies:

(1)     That the applicant is a farmer; and

(2)     That the vehicle for which the application is made is a farm truck,
specifying its proposed use.

(c)      For each vehicle registered under this section, the annual registration fee
is based on the maximum gross vehicle weight, as follows:

Maximum Gross Weight                                     Fee (Per 1,000 Pounds

Limit (in Pounds)                                               or Fraction Thereof)

10,000  (minimum) - 40,000                                   [$2.75] $5.00

40,001 - 65,000 (maximum)                                   [$3.00] $5.25

(d)     A vehicle registered under this section may not be used for hire except to
haul farm products for another farmer.

- 51 -