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Under current Utah law, counties can investigate and fine vehicle owners $1,000 for using a false or out-of-county address to avoid required vehicle emissions inspections. This bill would expand that authority to the State Tax Commission, allowing it to also investigate suspected address violations, impose the $1,000 civil penalty, and revoke or suspend a vehicle's registration once a false address is confirmed. It would also prevent the Motor Vehicle Division from registering or renewing registration for a vehicle whose owner has not paid such a penalty, unless the vehicle has changed ownership, and it would let the State Tax Commission keep part of the collected penalty to cover its investigation costs, sending any remaining funds to the county involved. These changes would take effect January 1, 2027.