A. In order to distribute the continuation workload as uniformly as practicable throughout the twelve months of the calendar year, the director may provide for staggered continuation dates for the right to use a manufacturer license plate. In order to initiate a staggered continuation system, the director may initially provide or continue the right for more or less than a twelve month period, but not more than eighteen months, and may prorate the fees.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-4541

  • Department: means the department of transportation acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents. See Arizona Laws 28-101
  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation. See Arizona Laws 28-101
  • Manufacturer: means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers or a person engaged in the manufacture of integrated automotive systems and modules that are being tested at or in conjunction with a facility located in this state. See Arizona Laws 28-4531
  • Month: means a calendar month unless otherwise expressed. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. If a manufacturer fails, neglects or refuses to file an application for renewal and pay the required fee for the ensuing year on or before midnight on the continuation date, the fee is delinquent, and the department shall charge and collect a penalty equal to the fee if the manufacturer files an application for renewal after the continuation date.