Dealer plate provisions modified to provide for the use of a vehicle for courtesy purposes.

HF 2337 modifies Minnesota's dealer plate rules to allow motor vehicle dealers to provide courtesy vehicles to customers for service-related use without triggering standard registration and tax requirements. The bill creates a new category for "courtesy vehicles" that dealers may temporarily provide at no or minimal cost while a customer's vehicle is serviced. To qualify, these vehicles must be clearly marked with the dealer's name, have a specific lease agreement outlining responsibilities, and meet other specified conditions. This change removes the standard 72-hour restriction for such vehicles (previously limited to dealer plate use), effective July 1, 2025, for new dealer plates. The policy directly affects dealers and customers receiving service at dealerships.