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CO SB010

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Randy Baumgardner

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "off-highway vehicle dealer" to include both powersports vehicle dealers and used powersports vehicle dealers as defined in section 12-6-502, C.R.S.

  • Allows off-highway vehicle dealers to purchase vehicles without a certificate of title if the vehicle has never been titled and was originally purchased in Colorado before July 1, 2014, or in a foreign jurisdiction that does not issue certificates of title to off-highway vehicles.

  • Requires sellers to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury before finalizing a sale without a certificate of title, disclosing any liens, ownership status, length of ownership, and warning that falsification constitutes perjury.

  • Mandates law enforcement agencies check the Colorado Crime Information Center computer system when contacted by powersports dealers to identify stolen vehicles, recover them, and notify rightful owners.

  • Permits dealers to obtain titles by presenting the signed seller affidavit to the department; voids any sales or purchases made in violation of these requirements.

Legislative Description

Off-highway Vehicle Powersports Dealer Purchase

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole3/10/2016
Transportation and Energy2/2/2016
Transportation1/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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