SB13 HFA Shott 3-3 #1

Casto 3264

Delegate Shott moved to amend the bill on page 3, section 7, line 44, by striking the entirety of the remaining text of subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“Where the actual identity of the operator of a motor vehicle operated in violation of subsection (a) of this section is unknown but the license plate number of the motor vehicle is known, it may be inferred that the operator was an owner or lessee of the motor vehicle, and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall

(1) For a first offense under subsection (b) of this section, assess fees of not less than $200 nor more than $2,500;

(2) For a second offense under subsection (b) of this section, assess fees of not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000; and

(3) For a third or subsequent offense under subsection (b) of this section, assess fees of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000.

Where there is more than one registered owner or lessee, the inference created by this subsection shall apply to the first listed owner or lessee as found on the motor vehicle registration.”

Adopted

Rejected