(1) An authorized agent may conduct a kiosk pilot program using a private provider to provide services concerning motor vehicle registration, issuing certificates of title, or issuing driver's licenses, using the offices of an authorized agent.

(2)

(a) The authorized agent may use a competitive bid process to select the private provider.

(b) The authorized agent may assess a convenience fee, not to exceed three dollars, for the services provided in the kiosk pilot program. The authorized agent may authorize the private provider to retain a portion or all of the convenience fee.

(3)

(a) The department may accept financial assistance from an authorized agent or a private party to implement this program, so long as the financial assistance is directly related to the kiosk pilot program and does not stipulate a condition that conflicts with state law.

(b)

(I) The department shall transfer any money accepted under this subsection (3) to the state treasurer, who shall credit it to the Colorado state titling and registration account created in section 42-1-211. The department shall use any money accepted under this subsection (3) to implement this section.

(II) This subsection (3)(b) is repealed, effective July 1, 2019.

(c)

(I) The department shall transfer any money accepted under this subsection (3) to the state treasurer, who shall credit it to the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account created in section 42-1-211. The department shall use any money accepted under this subsection (3) to implement this section.

(II)

(A) This subsection (3)(c) takes effect July 1, 2019.

(B) This subsection (3)(c)(II) is repealed, effective July 1, 2020.

(4) To implement this pilot program, the authorized agent and the department of revenue shall coordinate with each other to ensure that the pilot program will operate successfully and in accordance with state law.

(5) Any private provider participating in the kiosk pilot program is not excluded from any competitive bid process associated with motor vehicle registration, issuing certificates of title, or issuing driver's licenses.