Under the new rules, which came into effect last year, a licence plate belongs to the car even if the owner changes address.

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If your house hasn't been appraised in years, be prepared for a hike, especially if the previous owner made changes that weren't recorded in the assessment.

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"It makes me feel better as a business owner to know that we're keeping up with changes in our society, " said co-owner Chris D'Addario.

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