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MS SB2667
Bill
AI Summary
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Makes it a felony punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment or $500-$5,000 fine to knowingly falsify information on the affidavit form for scrapping vehicles without a title.
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Requires licensed used motor vehicle dealers and scrap metal processors to obtain Department of Revenue notification confirming no liens exist before dismantling or destroying a motor vehicle.
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Establishes a 3-business-day holding period if no active lien exists and a 10-day holding period if an active lien is present, during which the Department notifies the lienholder.
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Allows the Department to remove a lien from its records after 10 days if the lienholder does not file a written protest, or places a 30-day administrative hold if the lienholder disputes the lien.
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Makes it a felony to knowingly destroy or dismantle a motor vehicle that has an active lien in violation of these provisions.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/3/2012