MS HB1153

Requires used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors to wait for Department of Revenue confirmation that no liens exist before dismantling or destroying a vehicle, with a 3-day hold for lien-free vehicles and 15-day hold for vehicles with active liens

Makes it a felony to knowingly falsify information on the affidavit used to transfer vehicles without titles to scrap dealers, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and/or $500-$5,000 fine

Mandates the Department of Revenue develop and implement an Internet-based system for electronically submitting title information by July 1, 2013

Creates a misdemeanor offense for knowingly destroying or dismantling a vehicle with an active lien, with fines up to $1,000 for first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses

Requires dealers and processors to maintain records for two years, including scanned copies of the seller's driver's license or state-issued ID