(1)
(a) A violation of Subsection 41-1a-202(3), related to registration of vehicles after establishing residency, is a class C misdemeanor and, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), has a minimum fine of $1,000.
(b) A court may not dismiss an action brought for a violation of Subsection 41-1a-202(3) merely because the defendant has obtained the appropriate registration subsequent to violating the section. The court may, however, reduce the fine to $200 if the violator presents evidence at the time of the hearing that:
(i) the vehicle is currently registered properly; and
(ii) the violation has not existed for more than one year.
(2) A court may require proof of proper motor vehicle registration as part of any sentence imposed under this section.