Bill > S1116

This bill establishes a rebuilt motor vehicle inspection program, requiring the Department of Transportation to authorize private vendors to operate inspection facilities in counties where a significant number of rebuilt vehicles are inspected annually, with inspections conducted at regional department offices in counties with fewer inspections. These facilities must meet specific criteria for location, security, equipment, and staffing, and inspectors must undergo specialized training. The inspection's purpose is to verify vehicle identity, ensure all major component parts have been repaired or replaced, and confirm the validity of title documents and reporting to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, a national database for vehicle history. The bill also outlines procedures for documentation, fees for inspections and reinspections, and penalties for fraudulent activities or operating an unauthorized facility, clarifying that these inspections do not constitute safety inspections or warranties. Additionally, certain vehicle brands, such as those indicating a prior condition or use, must be noted on a vehicle's registration certificate.