Dealer plate provisions modifications to provide for the use of a vehicle for courtesy purposes authorization

SF 2309 modifies Minnesota's dealer plate rules to formally allow motor vehicle dealers to provide temporary courtesy vehicles to customers at no or minimal cost while their vehicles are being serviced. The bill creates specific requirements for these courtesy vehicles, including clear exterior markings with the dealer's name, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license from the customer, and a lease agreement outlining responsibilities. Crucially, it removes the standard 72-hour usage limit for these vehicles and exempts them from typical title, registration, and sales tax requirements during the courtesy period. This change directly affects dealers offering service-related loaner vehicles and their customers seeking mobility during repairs.