Section 250-RICR-120-05-37.9 - ExemptionsA. In addition to any exceptions or exemptions in 13 and 17 CCR, new motor vehicles are exempt if: 1. Defined as test vehicles, as emergency vehicles, or qualifying for exemption under California Health and Safety Code § 43656;2. For the purposes of Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicle Omnibus only, model year 2027 and subsequent "transit agency diesel-fueled bus" pursuant to 13 CCR § 1956.8(a)(2)(F), for which there is no CARB certification;3. For the purposes of Advanced Clean Trucks only, a vehicle defined as an "excluded bus" pursuant to 13 CCR § 1963(c)(11);4. Designed exclusively for off-highway use;5. Held for daily lease or rental to the general public or engaged in interstate commerce which are registered and principally operated outside the State of Rhode Island;6. Purchased by a nonresident prior to establishing residency in the State of Rhode Island;7. Transferred by inheritance, or by decree of divorce, dissolution or legal separation entered by a court of competent jurisdiction;8. Acquired by a resident of the State of Rhode Island for the purpose of replacing a vehicle registered to said resident which was damaged or inoperative, beyond reasonable repair, or was stolen while out of the State; provided that such replacement vehicle is acquired out of the State at the time the previously registered vehicle became damaged or inoperative, beyond reasonable repair, or was stolen.9. Military tactical vehicles and military tactical facilities owned or operated by the United States Department of Defense or any of the United States military services.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-37.9
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