HB 2049 - DIGEST

Provides that a physical examination of the vehicle is mandatory if the vehicle was declared totaled or salvage under the laws of this state, or the vehicle is presented with documents from another state showing the vehicle was totaled or salvage and has not been rebuilt or repaired in the jurisdiction of that state.

Requires the inspection to verify that the vehicle identification number is genuine and agrees with the number shown on the original documents supporting the vehicle purchase or ownership.

Requires a Washington state patrol VIN specialist to ensure that all major component parts used for the reconstruction of a salvage or rebuildable vehicle were obtained legally.

Requires a vehicle being rebuilt for titling or registration within the state of Washington to be repaired to meet the original equipment manufacture appearance and standards for the model year and manufacture prior to inspection of the salvage vehicle by the Washington state patrol.

Provides that rebuilt or salvage vehicles presented for inspection for retitling or registration within the state must meet the requirements found under chapter 46.37 RCW.