Section 13-930 - Trailers and semitrailers: Class G (trailer) vehicles - Farm trailer and semitrailer registration. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-930. Trailers and semitrailers: Class G (trailer) vehicles - Farm trailer and semitrailer registration.
 

(a)  "Farm trailer or semitrailer" defined.- In this section, "farm trailer or semitrailer" means a farm vehicle that is a Class G (trailer) vehicle. 

(b)  Application for registration.- On application, the Administration shall issue a special Class G "farm trailer or semitrailer" 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 trailer or semitrailer, specifying its proposed use. 

(c)  Annual fee.- Except as otherwise provided in this part, for each farm trailer or semitrailer, the annual registration fee is based on the maximum gross weight limitations for the vehicle, as follows: 
 
  
                                                                             
     Maximum Gross Weight                                              Fee
      Limit (in Pounds)
            3,000                                                    $ 12.75
            5,000                                                      25.50
            10,000                                                     40.00
            20,000                                                     62.00

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

(e)  Use of vehicle in manner other than as farm trailer or semitrailer.- A vehicle registered under this section may not be used in any manner other than as a farm trailer or semitrailer. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 3-809; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1980, ch. 539; 1985, ch. 128; 1986, ch. 472, § 1; 1987, ch. 291, § 6; 1993, ch. 225; 2004, ch. 9.]