i assume the $0.50 is to cover all actual expenses associated with administrating tag regulations. the rest goes to other MN govt. budget items.
I am being sarcastic (shocking i know) but probably close to true.

that being said.. i understand reg fees and have little problem with them. Reg and title is needed to monitor, manage, and investigate... just like the thread with the abandoned hobie 18... if it had reg numbers they would have solved the case much faster.

ok, let the bashing begin...