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OH HB468

Bill

Status

Passed

12/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Sears

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Creates new licensing and regulatory framework for salvage motor vehicle auctions and salvage motor vehicle pools, requiring them to maintain electronic records of all sales including vehicle identification numbers and purchaser/seller information submitted monthly to a state database

  • Restricts sales of salvage motor vehicles from auctions and pools to "authorized purchasers," defined as licensed salvage dealers, junk yards, scrap metal facilities, used vehicle dealers, and salvage dismantlers, or individuals who have purchased no more than five salvage vehicles in a calendar year

  • Requires salvage motor vehicle auctions and pools to verify purchaser identity and licensing, maintain documentation for two years, and stamp titles "FOR EXPORT ONLY" for sales to foreign buyers

  • Establishes procedures for township boards to remove junk motor vehicles from private and public property, including notice requirements and the ability to obtain salvage certificates of title through affiliated salvage dealers or scrap metal processors

  • Repeals section 4738.18 and modifies definitions of "ultimate purchaser" and "casual sale" to align with new authorized purchaser restrictions and reporting requirements

Legislative Description

Relative to salvage motor vehicles and junk motor vehicles.

Salvage & junk motor vehicles

Last Action

Governor' Action

12/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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