Research

39-10.3-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Chase vehicle" means a motor vehicle that accompanies an experimental vehicle while operating on a highway.
2. "Experimental vehicle" means a vehicle with an unladen weight of six thousand pounds [2721.55 kilograms] or less which may be equipped with any configuration of axles and wheels and which is primarily powered by some source other than a combustion engine, muscle, or an animal.

39-10.3-02. Applicability. An experimental vehicle is a motor vehicle under this title, except:
1. Chapter 39-22 does not apply to experimental vehicles.
2. Registration of an experimental vehicle is governed by this chapter.
3. The governing body of a political subdivision may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the use of an experimental vehicle operating within the political subdivision's corporate limits in areas under the jurisdiction of the political subdivision.

39-10.3-03. Experimental vehicle registration - Application - Issuance - Fees - Renewal.
1. An individual may not operate an experimental vehicle unless the vehicle has been registered in accordance with this chapter.
2. The department shall design and furnish an application that must be used to register an experimental vehicle. The registration must state the name and address of every owner of the experimental vehicle and must be signed by at least one owner. A copy of the application is evidence of registration for the first thirty days after the date of application.
3. On receipt of an application and the appropriate fee, the department shall register the experimental vehicle and assign a registration number and a certificate of registration. The certificate of registration must include information regarding name and address of the owner.
4. The fee for registration of an experimental vehicle is fifty dollars for each registration cycle of one year ending on March thirty-first. The department may prorate the initial registration fee. For a duplicate or replacement registration number or registration card that is lost, mutilated, or becomes illegible, the department may charge a fee of not more than five dollars.
5. To renew a registration, the owner of an experimental vehicle shall follow the procedure adopted by the department and pay the registration fee.
6. The department may adopt rules for the registration of experimental vehicles and the display of registration numbers.

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