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MS HB1161

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum age requirement for vehicles that can be transferred without a title (for scrapping/dismantling purposes) from 10 model years old to 20 model years old

  • Adds a new requirement that vehicles transferred without a title must not have been registered for at least the previous 3 years

  • Maintains existing documentation requirements including a sworn statement certifying no liens or security interests exist on the vehicle

  • Preserves criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment) for first offense; felony (up to $5,000 fine and/or 1-5 years imprisonment) for subsequent offenses

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle; revise requirements for scrapping, dismantling or destroying when owner does not have title in his or her name.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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