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Amnesty, Indigence programs make it into surcharge rules; 'incentive' program not immediately implemented

Finally we see the new, proposed rule changes to the Driver Responsibility surcharge, and at first blush they look pretty good compared to what the agency had suggested before, though the "Incentive" program regrettably won't be immediately implemented. (See the proposal uploaded here on Google Docs. Read it for yourself for more details.) Here are the topline descriptions of the programs from DPS:The amnesty program will apply only to individuals currently suspended and not in compliance with the surcharge assessment. Eligible individuals will pay 10% of the total surcharges due, not to exceed $250.  If 25% of the eligible individuals participate annually in the amnesty program, the estimated collections would be approximately $18 million...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on July 16, 2010 (boomark / email).