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GA HB1344

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the duty to inspect salvaged or rebuilt motor vehicles from the state revenue commissioner to the commissioner of public safety, while the state revenue commissioner retains authority over issuing certificates of title
  • Inspections include verification of vehicle identification numbers, bills of sale for major components, confirmation the vehicle was rebuilt in Georgia, and compliance with safety equipment standards
  • A $100.00 fee is charged for each initial inspection, with an additional $100.00 fee for each reinspection if a vehicle fails
  • The commissioner of public safety may determine that damage is so extensive a vehicle cannot be safely restored, in which case the salvage certificate is revoked and the vehicle may only be used for scrap or parts with no title issued under any circumstances
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010, applying to all applications filed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Certificates of title; inspect salvaged or rebuilt motor vehicles; change duty

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles3/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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