transferor and the insurer is applying for a duplicate title . OR
WHEN THE MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FOR A NEW VEHICLE IS
IN POSSESSION OF THE LIENHOLDER. The power of attorney need not
be notarized and may be signed electronically. The insurer is
responsible for ensuring the power of attorney complies with the
requirements of 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq. (relating to electronic
signatures in global and national commerce), the requirements of
49 U.S.C. § 32705 (relating to disclosure requirements on
transfer of motor vehicles) and any requirements imposed by the
Commonwealth. The department may, at its sole discretion, permit
the use of a secure power of attorney as described in this
subsection for the transfer of other vehicles in addition to
salvage vehicles. If the secretary of the United States
Department of Transportation promulgates regulations regarding
the use of a power of attorney as described in this subsection,
those regulations will supersede this subsection in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. § 32705(g).
(d.3) Certification.--Nothing in this section shall require
the department to certify an electronic signature process or an
electronic signature process vendor before accepting a power of
attorney that is executed with an electronic signature.
(d.4) Electronic secure power of attorney.--The department
may, at its sole discretion, permit the use of a secure power of
attorney signed electronically as described in subsection (d.2)
for the transfer of vehicles by licensed dealers.
* * *
Section 2 3. This act shall take effect in 60 90 days. AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) THE FOLLOWING SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY:
(I) THE ADDITION OF 75 PA.C.S. § 1119(A)(2)(IV).
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