1165.2 - Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel.
§ 1165.2. Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel. (a) Establishment.--The department shall establish a Specialized Vehicle Compliance Inspection Advisory Panel to oversee and make recommendations concerning establishment of procedures and requirements for specialized vehicle compliance inspection of reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles. The panel shall consist of the following: (1) The secretary or his designee, who shall serve as chairman. (2) The chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives or their designees. (3) A representative of the Office of Attorney General. (4) A vehicle salvage dealer selected by the department. (5) A licensed vehicle dealer who reconstructs or modifies vehicles. (6) A member of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers. (7) A member of the Pennsylvania Automotive Association. (8) A member of the Pennsylvania Independent Automotive Dealers Association. (9) A certified mechanic who performs vehicle inspections. (10) A certified collision repair technician who performs vehicle reconstruction. (b) Duties and responsibilities.--The panel shall: (1) Establish a system of privately owned reconstructed vehicle inspection facilities staffed by specially trained individuals to inspect for compliance with vehicle regulations. (2) Promote highway safety and consumer confidence through specialized inspections. (3) Diminish fraud and use of stolen vehicles and parts in vehicle rebuilds. (4) Improve the titling process for street rods, reconstructed, modified and specially constructed vehicles. (c) Cooperation.--Nothing shall prevent the chairman or members of the committee from enlisting cooperation from professionals outside of the panel members or from holding hearings or taking testimony on issues relating to the reconstructed vehicle process. (d) Expiration.--This section shall expire January 1, 2007. (Dec. 1, 2004, P.L.1767, No.228, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. Act 228 added section 1165.2. Cross References. Section 1165.2 is referred to in section 1165.1 of this title.