Bill > HB0228

This bill, titled "Vehicle Sales Amendments," aims to clarify and update definitions and procedures related to motor vehicle title brands in Utah, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. It introduces new definitions for various types of vehicle damage and conditions, such as "fire damaged," "flood damaged," "hail damaged," "stolen/recovered," and "rebuilt and restored," providing specific criteria for each. The bill also defines "compliant gray market" vehicles, which are those originally branded as "gray market" (manufactured outside the U.S. and not meeting U.S. standards) but have since been modified to meet federal and state safety and emissions requirements. A significant change involves the process for checking vehicle history; the division will now check vehicle identification numbers against the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), an electronic system operated by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, to identify salvage, total loss, or damaged titles from other states. The bill also refines how "rebuilt and restored" brands are displayed on titles, requiring them to indicate the original damage type (e.g., "Rebuilt and Restored -- Fire"). Furthermore, it clarifies requirements for sellers and advertisements to disclose salvage certificates or branded titles, with specific exceptions for licensed dealers and insurance companies in certain situations.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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