Motor Vehicle Administration - Improper Registration - Investigation and Penalties

HB 1447 requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to create a system verifying vehicle owners' addresses. If the MVA finds a Maryland resident driving a vehicle registered in another state, it can investigate and issue a $150 penalty for failing to properly register the vehicle within 60 days of notice. If registration remains unaddressed after 60 days, a second $500 penalty applies. All penalties collected fund Maryland's Transportation Trust Fund. This bill directly affects Maryland residents who improperly register vehicles, primarily targeting out-of-state registrations of in-state residents.