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MS HB14

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Charles Busby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals sections 63-13-1 through 63-13-29 of Mississippi Code of 1972, which established annual safety inspection requirements for motor vehicles and issuance of inspection certificates.

  • Amends section 63-7-59 to remove references to motor vehicle inspection certificates and inspection station requirements related to window tinting compliance testing and labeling.

  • Eliminates the requirement for inspection stations to test and label vehicles with tinted windows to certify compliance with light transmittance standards of 28% or more.

  • Removes the $5.00 fee ($2.00 retained by inspection stations, $3.00 to Department of Public Safety) previously charged for window tinting compliance tests.

  • Retains medical exemption provisions allowing individuals with light-sensitive conditions to legally tint vehicle windows with proper certification from a physician.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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