PRINTER'S NO. 1878
No. 1515 Session of 1997
INTRODUCED BY GEIST, OLASZ, HESS, DRUCE, STRITTMATTER, MARKOSEK
AND SURRA, JUNE 3, 1997
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JUNE 3, 1997
AN ACT
1 Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
2 Statutes, further providing for titling, registration and
3 disposition of flood vehicles, modified vehicles, salvage
4 vehicles, rebuilt vehicles, theft vehicles and specially
5 constructed vehicles.
6 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
7 hereby enacts as follows:
8 Section 1. The definitions of "essential parts,"
9 "reconstructed vehicle," "recovered theft vehicle," "salvor,"
10 "valueless except for salvage" and "vehicle identification
11 number" in section 102 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
12 Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by
13 adding definitions to read:
14 § 102. Definitions.
15 Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent
16 provisions of this title which are applicable to specific
17 provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when
18 used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly
19 indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
1 * * *
2 "Essential parts." All [integral and body parts] major
3 component parts of a vehicle of a type required to be registered
4 under this title, the removal, alteration or substitution of
5 which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or
6 substantially alter its appearance, model, type or mode of
7 operation.
8 * * *
9 "Flood vehicle." Any motor vehicle that has been submerged
10 in water to the point that rising water has reached over the
11 door sill or has entered the passenger or trunk compartment.
12 * * *
13 "I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision and
14 Repair)." A not-for-profit international training organization
15 dedicated to improving the quality, safety and efficiency of
16 auto collision repair.
17 * * *
18 "Major component parts." Includes any of the following parts
19 of a vehicle: engine, transmission, front-end assemblies or
20 unibodies structure which may consist of headlight, grill,
21 fenders, bumpers and hood; fenders; hood; any door; any bumper;
22 rear quarter panels for passenger cars; side assemblies; pickup
23 box or cargo box; rear door, trunk lid, decklid, tailgate or
24 hatchback, whichever is present; windshield; any windows; any T-
25 top glazing; truck floor pan; sunroof, moonroof or astro roof;
26 the frame; the chassis; the cab of a truck or truck tractor; cab
27 clips; cowls; the body of a passenger vehicle; or similar parts.
28 * * *
29 "Modified vehicles." Every vehicle of a type required to be
30 registered under this title altered by the addition, deletion or
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1 modification of the body, chassis or essential parts, new or
2 used. The term does not include vehicles that qualify as a
3 rebuilt salvage vehicle or vehicles where final-stage or second-
4 stage manufacturers provide a manufacturer statement of origin
5 or a federally required certification label at the time of the
6 original title and registration application.
7 * * *
8 "Rebuilt salvage vehicle." A vehicle, other than an antique
9 or classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage was
10 issued and is thereafter restored to operating condition and
11 which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer
12 specifications and appearance.
13 * * *
14 ["Reconstructed vehicle." A vehicle materially altered from
15 its original construction by the removal, addition or
16 substitution of essential parts, new or used, or a vehicle,
17 other than an antique or classic vehicle, for which a
18 certificate of junk was issued and is thereafter restored to
19 operating condition.]
20 "Recovered theft vehicle." A vehicle other than an antique
21 or classic vehicle which was reported as stolen but subsequently
22 recovered [for which a certificate of salvage was issued and
23 which would otherwise be regarded as a reconstructed vehicle,
24 except that the retail value of any repairs to restore the
25 vehicle to operating condition does not exceed 50% of the actual
26 cash value of the vehicle as determined by averaging the average
27 retail values listed in the Official Used Car Guide for Domestic
28 and Imported Cars published by the National Automobile Dealers
29 Association and the Automobile Red Book Official Used Car
30 Validations published by the Maclean Hunter Market Reports,
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1 Incorporated].
2 * * *
3 "Replacement value of a vehicle." The retail value of a
4 motor vehicle as set forth in a current edition of a nationally
5 recognized compilation, including automated data bases, of
6 retail values, as approved by the Secretary of Transportation.
7 * * *
8 "Salvage vehicle." Any motor vehicle which is or has been
9 damaged to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of
10 parts and labor to repair or rebuild the motor vehicle to its
11 predamaged condition and for legal operation on the roads or
12 highways exceeds 75% of the replacement value of the motor
13 vehicle. The value of repair parts shall be determined by using
14 the current published retail cost of the original equipment
15 manufacturer parts or the actual retail cost of the repair parts
16 to be used in the repair. The labor cost of the repair for these
17 purposes shall be computed by using the hourly rate and time
18 allocations that are reasonable and customary in the automobile
19 repair industry in the community where the repairs are
20 performed. The term also includes any motor vehicle of which an
21 insurance company acquires ownership pursuant to a damage
22 settlement or any vehicle whose owner may wish to designate as a
23 salvage vehicle by obtaining a salvage certificate, without
24 regard to the extent of the motor vehicle's damage and repairs.
25 The term does not include a vehicle which would qualify as an
26 antique or classic vehicle except for its lack of restoration or
27 maintenance.
28 "Salvor." A person engaged in the business of acquiring
29 abandoned vehicles for the purpose of taking apart, [junking,]
30 recycling, selling, rebuilding or exchanging the vehicles or
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1 parts thereof.
2 * * *
3 "Theft vehicle." A vehicle, other than an antique or classic
4 vehicle, which was reported stolen.
5 * * *
6 ["Valueless except for salvage." A vehicle which is
7 inoperable or unable to meet the vehicle equipment and
8 inspection standards under Part IV (relating to vehicle
9 characteristics) to the extent that the cost of repairs would
10 exceed the value of the repaired vehicle. The term does not
11 include a vehicle which would qualify as an antique or classic
12 vehicle except for its lack of restoration or maintenance.]
13 * * *
14 "Vehicle identification number" or "VIN." A combination of
15 numerals or letters or both which the manufacturer assigns to a
16 vehicle for identification purposes, or, in the absence of a
17 manufacturer-assigned number, which the department assigns to a
18 vehicle for identification purposes.
19 * * *
20 Section 2. Sections 1103.1(e) and (g) and 1106 of Title 75
21 are amended to read:
22 § 1103.1. Application for certificate of title.
23 * * *
24 (e) Out-of-State vehicles.--If the application refers to a
25 vehicle last previously titled or registered in another state or
26 country, the following information shall be contained in or
27 accompany the application or be forwarded in support of the
28 application as required by the department:
29 (1) Any certificate of title issued by the other state
30 or country.
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1 (2) A tracing of the vehicle identification number taken
2 from the official number plate or, where it is impossible to
3 secure a legible tracing, verification that the vehicle
4 identification number of the vehicle has been inspected and
5 found to conform to the description given in the application.
6 The [department shall provide by regulation the] following
7 persons [who] are authorized to inspect and verify vehicle
8 identification numbers [under this paragraph.]:
9 (i) A certified Pennsylvania inspection station
10 mechanic.
11 (ii) A qualified employee of the department.
12 (iii) A notary public employed by one of the
13 following:
14 (A) A person to whom manufacturer or dealer
15 registration plates have been issued under section
16 1335 (relating to registration plates for
17 manufacturers and dealers).
18 (B) An authorized full agent, as defined in 67
19 Pa. Code Ch. 43 (relating to temporary registration
20 cards and plates).
21 (C) A licensed automotive auction.
22 (2.1) If the vehicle is located outside of this
23 Commonwealth, one of the following persons is authorized to
24 inspect and verify vehicle identification numbers:
25 (i) A police officer.
26 (ii) A mechanic employed by a dealer.
27 (iii) An armed forces installation provost marshal
28 or motor officer.
29 (3) Any other information and documents the department
30 reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle
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1 and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in
2 the vehicle.
3 * * *
4 (g) Specially constructed or [reconstructed] modified
5 vehicles.--If the vehicle to be titled is a specially
6 constructed or [reconstructed] modified vehicle, that fact shall
7 be stated in the application. The department may promulgate
8 rules and regulations pertaining to the titling of specially
9 constructed or [reconstructed] modified vehicles.
10 * * *
11 § 1106. Content and effect of certificate of title.
12 (a) Vehicle identification and encumbrances.--A certificate
13 of title shall contain such description and other evidence of
14 identification of the vehicle for which it is issued as the
15 department may deem necessary and the odometer reading, together
16 with a statement of any liens or encumbrances, including the
17 names [and addresses] of the holder or holders of the liens or
18 encumbrances and any indication of special prior use or
19 condition set forth under subsection (b).
20 (b) Indication of special [prior] use or condition.--No
21 person shall assign a certificate of title to any vehicle
22 [having seating capacity for nine or less occupants which has
23 been used as a taxicab, for the carrying of passengers for hire
24 or as a police car, unless the certificate clearly contains
25 notice that the vehicle has been so used. Indication of such use
26 shall be deemed part of the description of the vehicle. Any
27 person violating this subsection is guilty of a summary offense
28 and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50.]
29 which is or has been:
30 (1) used as a police car;
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1 (2) used as a taxicab, for the transport of passengers,
2 for hire, having a seating capacity of nine or fewer
3 passengers;
4 (3) abandoned;
5 (4) flood damaged;
6 (5) modified;
7 (6) rebuilt;
8 (7) specially constructed;
9 (8) a theft vehicle;
10 (9) a gray market vehicle; or
11 (10) bearing a VIN plate differing from its original;
12 unless the certificate clearly contains notice of the use or
13 condition. Indication of the use or condition shall be deemed
14 part of the description of the vehicle. Any person violating
15 this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon
16 conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $200.
17 (c) Certificate as evidence and notice.--A certificate of
18 title issued by the department is prima facie evidence of the
19 facts appearing on the certificate. The certificate shall be
20 adequate notice to the Commonwealth, creditors, subsequent
21 lienholders and purchasers that a lien against the vehicle
22 exists. The printed name of the secretary shall constitute a
23 signature on the certificate.
24 Section 3. Section 1117 of Title 75 is repealed.
25 Section 4. Section 1118(b) of Title 75 is amended to read:
26 § 1118. Suspension and cancellation of certificate of title.
27 * * *
28 (b) Vehicles sold to nonresidents or [junked] salvaged.--The
29 department may cancel certificates of title for vehicles sold to
30 residents of other states or foreign countries when the vehicle
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1 is to be registered in the other jurisdiction, or for abandoned
2 or [destroyed] salvaged vehicles authorized to be [junked]
3 processed as provided in this [subchapter] title.
4 * * *
5 Section 5. Chapter 11 of Title 75 is amended by adding a
6 subchapter to read:
7 SUBCHAPTER E
8 SALVAGE VEHICLES, THEFT VEHICLES AND REBUILT VEHICLES
9 Sec.
10 1161. Certificate of salvage required.
11 1162. Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
12 1163. Transfer to scrap metal processor.
13 1164. Theft vehicles.
14 1165. Rebuilt vehicles.
15 1166. Penalty.
16 § 1161. Certificate of salvage required.
17 (a) General rule.--Except as provided in sections 1162
18 (relating to transfer to vehicle salvage dealer) and 1163
19 (relating to transfer to scrap metal processor), a person,
20 including an insurer or self-insurer as defined in section 1702
21 (relating to definitions), who owns, possesses or transfers a
22 vehicle located or registered in this Commonwealth which
23 qualifies as a salvage vehicle shall make application to the
24 department for a certificate of salvage for that vehicle.
25 (b) Application for certificate of salvage.--An owner who
26 transfers a vehicle to be destroyed or dismantled, salvaged or
27 recycled shall assign the certificate of title to the person to
28 whom the vehicle is transferred. Except as provided in sections
29 1162 and 1163, the transferee, including an insurer or self-
30 insurer as defined in section 1702, shall immediately present
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1 the assigned certificate of title to the department or an
2 authorized agent of the department with an application for a
3 certificate of salvage upon a form prescribed by the department.
4 An insurer to which title to a vehicle is assigned upon payment
5 to the insured of the replacement value of a vehicle shall be
6 regarded as a transferee under this subsection and shall apply
7 for a certificate of salvage upon a form prescribed by the
8 Commonwealth as a result of any accident settlement that
9 occurred in this Commonwealth. If an owner, including self-
10 insurers, retains a salvage vehicle, the owner shall apply for a
11 certificate of salvage immediately. When an insurer is involved,
12 the insurer shall not pay vehicle replacement value until the
13 owner produces evidence to the insurer that the certificate of
14 salvage has been issued.
15 (c) Issuance and effect of certificate of salvage.--Upon
16 proper application for a certificate of salvage, the department
17 or agents of the department shall issue to the transferee a
18 certificate of salvage which shall authorize the holder to
19 possess or by endorsement transfer ownership in the salvage
20 vehicle. A certificate of title or registration shall not again
21 be issued or renewed for the vehicle except upon application
22 containing the information the department requires, accompanied
23 by any necessary documents required under section 1165 (relating
24 to rebuilt vehicles).
25 (d) Out-of-State salvage vehicles.--The owner of a salvage
26 vehicle possessing a valid certificate of title or salvage from
27 a state or jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth does not
28 need to apply for a certificate under subsection (a). If the
29 owner wishes to transfer the salvage vehicle, the owner shall
30 make application to the department and attach the out-of-State
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1 certificate of title or salvage along with the following:
2 (1) A tracing of the vehicle identification number taken
3 from the official number plate or, where it is impossible to
4 secure a legible tracing, verification by an authorized
5 person identified in section 1103.1(e) (relating to
6 application for certificate of title) that the vehicle
7 identification number of the vehicle has been inspected and
8 found to conform to the description given in the application.
9 (2) Any other information and documents the department
10 reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle
11 and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in
12 the vehicle.
13 The person identified on the application must be located or the
14 owner or lienholder must be domiciled in this Commonwealth to
15 qualify for issuance of a certificate of salvage by the
16 department.
17 (e) Regulated sales.--
18 (1) An insurer, including a self-insurer, or a salvage
19 motor vehicle auction or pool operator shall not sell,
20 transfer or release a salvage vehicle to a person other than:
21 (i) The original owner retaining the vehicle in
22 compliance with this section.
23 (ii) A vehicle salvage dealer as defined in section
24 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor
25 Vehicle Business" registration plates).
26 (iii) A licensed and registered dealer as defined in
27 section 102 (relating to definitions).
28 (2) A vehicle salvage dealer and a licensed and
29 registered dealer may authorize not more than two persons to
30 operate as salvage vehicle purchasing agents to act in their
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1 behalf when purchasing salvage vehicles from an insurer or
2 salvage vehicle auction or pool. The agents shall secure a
3 notarized affidavit from the employing vehicle salvage dealer
4 or dealers, which shall be updated and filed quarterly with
5 each insurer, auction or pool.
6 (3) An out-of-State vehicle salvage dealer or licensed
7 and registered dealer may purchase salvage vehicles from an
8 insurer or salvage vehicle auction or pool if the buyer can
9 show proof to the insurer, auction or pool of current
10 registration as such a dealer from a state having similar
11 dealer or salvage dealer requirements.
12 § 1162. Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
13 (a) General rule.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle or a
14 salvage vehicle to a vehicle salvage dealer, as defined in
15 section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor
16 Vehicle Business" registration plates) shall assign the
17 certificate of title or salvage certificate to the vehicle
18 salvage dealer. A certificate of title or salvage certificate
19 for a vehicle transferred to a vehicle salvage dealer is exempt
20 from the requirements of notarization and verification by a
21 corporate officer.
22 (b) Vehicle salvage dealer.--The vehicle salvage dealer
23 shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent
24 of the department either of the following:
25 (1) The assigned certificate of title or salvage
26 attached to a form prescribed by the department. The form
27 shall include information required by the department. A copy
28 of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with
29 section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police
30 officers). The vehicle shall not be rebuilt, retitled or
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1 issued a certificate of any kind.
2 (2) The assigned certificate of title with an
3 application for a certificate of salvage upon a form
4 prescribed by the department. The certificate of salvage,
5 when issued to the vehicle salvage dealer, shall have the
6 same effect as provided in section 1161(c) (relating to
7 certificate of salvage required).
8 § 1163. Transfer to scrap metal processor.
9 (a) Flattened vehicles.--When a vehicle has been flattened,
10 crushed or processed to the extent that it is no longer
11 identifiable as a vehicle, its certificate of title or salvage
12 certificate shall be attached to a form prescribed by the
13 department and immediately sent to the department. The form
14 shall include such information as the department shall require.
15 A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance
16 with section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police
17 officers). The vehicle scrap material shall no longer be
18 considered a vehicle and shall not be rebuilt, retitled or
19 issued a certificate of any kind.
20 (b) Vehicles.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle to a scrap
21 metal processor shall assign the certificate of title or salvage
22 certificate to the processor. The processor shall attach the
23 certificate to the proper department form, immediately send it
24 to the department and retain a copy in accordance with the
25 provisions of subsection (a).
26 § 1164. Theft vehicles.
27 (a) General rule.--An owner that reports a vehicle as stolen
28 shall within 30 days apply for a theft-branded salvage
29 certificate as provided in section 1161(b) (relating to
30 certificate of salvage required).
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1 (b) Assessing damage on recovered theft vehicles.--If a
2 theft-branded certificate of salvage has been issued for a
3 vehicle which was reported stolen and then recovered, the
4 vehicle shall immediately upon recovery be assessed as to its
5 level of damage by an insurer or licensed physical damage
6 appraiser:
7 (1) If the vehicle qualifies as a salvage vehicle, the
8 theft-branded salvage certificate shall serve as an ownership
9 document. If the vehicle thereafter passes the rebuilt
10 salvage vehicle inspection requirements under section 1165
11 (relating to rebuilt vehicles), it shall receive a "rebuilt,
12 recovered theft" branded vehicle title.
13 (2) If the vehicle does not qualify as a salvage
14 vehicle, the owner shall apply for a "recovered theft"
15 branded vehicle title. A legible copy of the vehicle damage
16 appraisal report completed by an insurer or licensed physical
17 damage appraiser must accompany an application under this
18 paragraph.
19 § 1165. Rebuilt vehicles.
20 (a) General rule.--If a vehicle, other than an antique or
21 classic vehicle, meeting the definition of salvage, recovered
22 theft, flood, modified or specially constructed vehicle is
23 restored to operating condition and passes the rebuilt vehicle
24 inspection procedure under this subchapter, the vehicle shall be
25 regarded as a rebuilt vehicle and titled as follows:
26 (1) Salvage vehicles shall receive a "rebuilt salvage
27 vehicle" branded certificate of title.
28 (2) Flood vehicles shall receive a "rebuilt flood
29 vehicle" branded certificate of title.
30 (3) Modified vehicles shall receive a "modified vehicle"
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1 branded certificate of title.
2 (4) Specially constructed vehicles shall receive a
3 "rebuilt, specially constructed vehicle" branded certificate
4 of title.
5 (5) Recovered theft salvage vehicles shall receive a
6 "rebuilt, recovered theft" branded certificate of title.
7 (b) Application for a rebuilt vehicle certificate of
8 title.--A rebuilt vehicle registration and valid inspection
9 sticker shall be issued on the same day to an applicant, if the
10 applicant presents to an authorized agent of the department at a
11 specifically designated vehicle inspection site all of the
12 following:
13 (1) Properly assigned, ownership documents, including
14 out-of-State or out-of-country official vehicle ownership
15 documents.
16 (2) A properly repaired or constructed vehicle to be
17 designated as rebuilt.
18 (3) Four color photographs, front, both sides and rear,
19 indicating the condition of the vehicle before the repair or
20 construction began.
21 (4) All vehicle identification numbers, invoices, bills
22 of sale and other receipts for the essential parts used or
23 purchased in the construction or repair of the vehicle.
24 (5) Proof of financial responsibility, if registration
25 is requested.
26 (6) Any other requirement the department deems
27 appropriate and specifies in regulations.
28 (c) Rebuilt vehicle inspection sites.--The Commonwealth
29 shall establish and approve specially designated rebuilt vehicle
30 inspection sites at various locations within this Commonwealth
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1 that shall serve the rebuilt vehicle needs of the citizens of
2 this Commonwealth.
3 (1) Designated sites shall employ the services of at
4 least one Pennsylvania State Police officer who is specially
5 trained to inspect for theft and VIN number tampering and one
6 vehicular repair inspector who is specially trained to
7 perform vehicle safety inspections under the State inspection
8 mechanics' standards and mechanical and structural reviews of
9 I-CAR.
10 (2) The designated personnel at each site shall verify
11 that:
12 (i) The vehicle identification numbers on the
13 restored vehicle are an accurate match of those listed on
14 the application, the certificate of title or salvage or
15 other official ownership document issued by another state
16 or jurisdiction.
17 (ii) No stolen parts were used to modify, construct
18 or rebuild the vehicle.
19 (iii) The vehicle is rebuilt to an I-CAR and State
20 inspection mechanic's standards to permit safe operation.
21 (3) A fee shall be paid to the department for the
22 inspection. A form prescribed by the department requesting an
23 appointment to have the vehicle inspected at a designated
24 rebuilt vehicle inspection site shall be provided. For a
25 vehicle that requires a reinspection, an additional fee shall
26 not be required for one reinspection of the vehicle.
27 (4) No liability shall be imposed upon the Commonwealth
28 or its agents or employees for any accident resulting from or
29 connected with any act or omission relating to the
30 inspection.
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1 (5) No person shall perform any part of an inspection on
2 a vehicle owned by the person.
3 (d) Advisory panel.--An advisory panel shall be established
4 to oversee and make recommendations concerning the rebuilt
5 vehicle inspection site program. The panel shall consist of five
6 persons and meet at least semi-annually in Harrisburg. The panel
7 shall consist of one representative from each of the following:
8 Pennsylvania State Police, consumers, rebuilt inspection
9 mechanics, the department and vehicle salvage dealers and
10 salvors.
11 § 1166. Penalty.
12 A person who violates the provisions of this subchapter
13 commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be
14 sentenced to pay a fine of $500 for each violation.
15 Section 6. Section 1301 of Title 75 is amended by adding a
16 subsection to read:
17 § 1301. Registration and certificate of title required.
18 * * *
19 (c.1) Rebuilt salvage, recovered theft salvage, flood,
20 modified and specially constructed vehicles.--Only the
21 department through a designated inspector at a rebuilt vehicle
22 inspection site under section 1164 (relating to theft vehicles)
23 may issue a temporary registration plate or card or permit the
24 transfer of a registration plate in conjunction with any
25 application for rebuilt salvage, recovered theft salvage, flood,
26 modified and specially constructed vehicles. Proof of financial
27 responsibility must accompany the application for registration
28 prior to the issuance of a registration plate.
29 * * *
30 Section 7. Title 75 is amended by adding a section to read:
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1 § 1962. Rebuilt salvage, recovered theft salvage, flood,
2 modified and specially constructed vehicle
3 inspection.
4 The fee for the inspection of each rebuilt salvage, recovered
5 theft salvage, flood, modified and specially constructed vehicle
6 shall be $100. The fee shall be deposited in a nonlapsing fund
7 and dedicated for the administration of Subchapter E of Chapter
8 11 (relating to salvage vehicles, theft vehicles and rebuilt
9 vehicles). The fund shall be utilized for the administration of
10 the inspection site program and policing of salvage motor
11 vehicle auction or pool operator activities and any other
12 potential salvage vehicle tampering or fraud.
13 Section 8. Section 7104(d) and (e) of Title 75 are amended
14 to read:
15 § 7104. State replacement vehicle identification number plate.
16 * * *
17 (d) Issuance and display of plate.--The department shall
18 furnish a State replacement vehicle identification number plate
19 which shall be immediately [placed in a uniform manner] secured
20 to the same location as the removed or falsified number plate as
21 designated by the department on the vehicle. At least the number
22 plate which is most visible on the vehicle dashboard or cowl
23 must be replaced.
24 (e) Reconstructed or specially constructed vehicle.--The
25 department may assign a State replacement vehicle identification
26 number plate for a [reconstructed] rebuilt or specially
27 constructed vehicle.
28 Section 9. This act shall take effect in one year.
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