The bill amends Section 31-3.1-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-3.1 entitled "Certificates of Title and Security Interests" to allow licensed Rhode Island new motor vehicle dealers to conduct vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections at their business locations. The amendment specifies that the inspection and certification fee of ten dollars ($10.00) can be assessed by either the city or town police or the licensed Rhode Island new motor vehicle dealer who conducts the inspection. Additionally, the bill mandates that the VIN be submitted for a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check by the chiefs of police or their designees, and the inspection fee collected by the dealer is payable to the city or town police conducting the NCIC check.

The bill also includes a provision that no person, partnership, or corporation can charge more than ten dollars ($10.00) for obtaining a certificate of title for a motor vehicle. It also authorizes the town sergeant or designees in the town of Exeter to conduct the required inspection. The bill is set to take effect upon passage, and it aims to streamline the process of vehicle identification inspections and NCIC checks by involving licensed dealers and clarifying the fee structure.

Statutes affected:
830  SUB A: 31-3.1-4
830: 31-3.1-4