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MS HB1303

Bill

Status

Failed

2/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes vehicles with a certificate of destruction issued by another state for water-damaged total loss vehicles to receive a clear or branded title if restored to pre-damage operating condition in Mississippi.

  • Requires applicants to submit a Department of Public Safety certificate of inspection, pay a $75 fee per inspection, and meet minimum restoration requirements established by the Department of Revenue.

  • Adds "certificate of destruction" to Mississippi motor vehicle title code definitions and conforming amendments to allow processing of out-of-state salvage documentation.

  • Permits Department of Public Safety to charge an additional $25 fee for vehicle identification number verification as required by federal law.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Clear or branded title; may be issued to a vehicle that has been issued a certificate of destruction if certain criteria are met.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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