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MS SB2667

Bill

Status

Failed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Nickey Browning

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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