legislation: 97-hr-6427

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97-hr-6427 97 hr 6427 Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 Transportation and Public Works 1982-05-19 1982-05-25 Field Hearings Held in Cleveland, Ohio by Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance Prior to Referral (May 24, 82). House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 6 Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 - Requires the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to provide for the establishment by States of motor vehicle title and inspection requirements in order to promote traffic safety and deter motor vehicle theft. Directs approved State programs to establish a system to cancel a title to any motor vehicle determined nonsalvageable and to issue a salvage certificate for such automobile to make it suitable for operation on a highway. Authorizes the issuance of a title certificate based upon the State determination, after inspection, that the salvage vehicle is suitable for operation. Requires State programs to establish a system for the inspection of, and issuance of title for, motor vehicles previously registered in another State. Directs State programs to prohibit the sale of parts of a motor vehicle if a part's identification number has been destroyed, removed, obliterated, or otherwise altered. Requires State programs to include provisions requiring insurers to release pertinent information to law enforcement officers relative to motor vehicle thefts or accidents. Grants immunity from civil liability (in the absence of any fraud or malice) to such insurers. Sets forth provisions for the review of State programs by the Administrator, and direct take-over of any program that fails to meet the Administrator's approval. 2025-08-29T19:49:51Z  

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