Ohio § 4503.312

§ 4503.312.

As used in this section: (A) “ Utility trailer ” means any trailer, except a travel trailer or trailer for transporting watercraft,

having a gross weight of less than four thousand pounds. (B) “Snowmobile” and “all-purpose vehicle” have the same meanings as in section 4519.01 of the Revised Code . (C) “ Distributor ” means any person authorized by a manufacturer of utility trailers or trailers for

transporting motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-purpose vehicles to distribute new trailers

to persons for purposes of resale. A manufacturer, distributor, or retail seller of utility trailers or trailers for

transporting motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-purpose vehicles may apply for registration

with the registrar of motor vehicles for each place in this state where the manufacturer,

distributor, or retail seller carries on the business of manufacturing, distributing,

or selling at retail such trailers.  Applications for annual registration shall be made at the time provided for payment

of the tax imposed by section 4503.09 of the Revised Code ;  shall be in the manner to be prescribed by the registrar;  and shall be accompanied

by an affidavit certifying that the applicant is a manufacturer, distributor, or retail

seller of utility trailers or trailers for transporting motorcycles, snowmobiles,

or all-purpose vehicles.  The fee for such registration shall be twenty-five dollars and shall not be reduced

when the registration is for a part of a year. Upon the filing of the application and affidavit, and payment of the fee and appropriate

postage as required by the registrar, the registrar shall assign to the applicant

a distinctive number which shall be displayed on the rear of each trailer when it

is operated on the public highway.  Any trailer for transporting motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-purpose vehicles that

is not loaded may be operated on the public highway until it is sold or transferred;

 and any utility trailer that is not loaded, or that is being used to transport another

utility trailer for purposes of demonstration or delivery, may be operated on the

public highway until it is sold or transferred. At the time the registrar assigns the distinctive number, the registrar shall furnish

one license plate with the number thereon.  The manufacturer, distributor, or retail seller may procure a reasonable number

of additional registration certificates upon the payment of a fee of five dollars

and postage.  With each additional registration certificate, the registrar shall furnish one license

plate with the same number provided in the original registration certificate, and

shall add thereto such special designation as necessary to distinguish one license

plate from another.  All license plates furnished by the registrar pursuant to this section shall be

so marked as to be distinguishable from license plates issued to dealers in or manufacturers

of motor vehicles or trailers for transporting watercraft. The fees collected by the registrar pursuant to this section shall be paid into the

public safety--highway purposes fund established by section 4501.06 of the Revised Code and used for the purposes described in that section.