thereafter passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle
inspection requirements under section 1165 (relating to
reconstructed vehicles), it shall receive a certificate of
title branded reconstructed and recovered-theft vehicle.
(2) If the cost of repairs is [less than] more than 50%
of the replacement value of the vehicle and more than 50% of
the cost of repairs is due to damage that affects the safe
operation of the vehicle, the owner or insurer shall apply
for a certificate of title branded recovered-theft vehicle. A
legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed
by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must
accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage
appraisal report shall include the replacement value of the
vehicle.
(3) If an owner has received a certificate of salvage
branded as a theft vehicle after a payment has been made and
the stolen vehicle is located and thereafter passes an
inspection by a licensed physical damage appraiser in which
the damage does not rise to the level of paragraph (2), the
owner may apply to the department for an unbranded title. A
legible copy of the vehicle damage appraisal report completed
by an insurer or licensed physical damage appraiser must
accompany an application under this paragraph. The damage
appraisal report shall include the replacement value of the
vehicle.
(4) An individual who has not been paid the replacement
value for the vehicle and has not received a certificate of
salvage may use the existing certificate of title without
applying for a new title.
(c) Self-insurer requirement.--If the insurer of a theft
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