MS HB334

Increases the minimum vehicle age requirement from 10 to 20 model years for transferring a motor vehicle to be scrapped or dismantled when the owner does not have the title in their name

Adds a new requirement that vehicles must not have been registered for at least the previous 3 years to qualify for the title-free transfer process to licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers or scrap metal processors

Requires owners to sign a sworn statement certifying vehicle age, registration status, and that no liens or security interests exist on the vehicle

First offense violations for knowingly falsifying transfer information carry fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months; second or subsequent offenses are felonies with fines of $1,000-$5,000 and 1-5 years imprisonment

The bill contains a contradictory effective date provision stating it takes effect July 1, 2023, but also stands repealed on June 30, 2023