Bill Text: DE HB204 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft

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Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Inspection Of Certain Motor Vehicles.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 17-4)

Status: (Passed) 2014-06-10 - Signed by Governor [HB204 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2013-HB204-Draft.html

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SPONSOR:	Rep. Wilson & Sen. Bushweller;
	Reps. D. Short, Hudson, Blakey, Briggs King, Dukes, Gray, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, Smyk, Spiegelman, Schwartzkopf; Sens. Ennis, Hocker, Simpson, Venables

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE BILL NO. 204

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSPECTION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:

Section 1.Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making insertions as shown by underlining as follows:

§ 2147.Reconstructed motor vehicles.

(a) Any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old with a title brand of "reconstructed" that does not qualify to be registered as an antique motor vehicle under this chapter shall be exempt from emissions testing by the Division of Motor Vehicles.The vehicle must continue to meet and be inspected for safety and anti-tampering requirements for its model year.

(b) A vehicle exempt from emissions testing as set forth in section (a) shall only be used for participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, and similar uses, but in no event shall it be used for general transportation or 1,000 miles per year.

(c) Vehicles exempted under section (a) shall provide a self certification that the vehicle had not traveled in excess of the mileage allowed under section (b).If this certification is not submitted or the vehicle had traveled in excess of the mileage allowed, the vehicle will be deemed no longer eligible for the exemption.

SYNOPSIS

This Act allows reconstructed vehicles that are more than 25 years old to be exempt from emissions testing.Biennial safety and anti-tampering inspections would still be required.These reconstructed vehicles are typically show cars that are only used for club activities, parades, and exhibits similar to antique vehicles.Antique vehicles are currently exempt from emissions and safety inspection.