John Harris
03-24-2011, 02:28 PM
This news is a little bit late, but I wanted to let MA members know that the legislature passed the SEMA model Street Rod and Custom Vehicle law after about 5 years of wrangling over it. I testified before the Joint Legislative committee about two years ago to support their adopting of this hobbyist-friendly law for auto enthusiasts. All years of El Caminos can be eligible for this special vehicle registration classification. Hopefully, other states can do the same thing.
Pro-Hobbyist Massachusetts Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Signed Into Law
It looks like the boys over in Massachusetts are on your side. Governor Deval Patrick just signed into effect a law based upon SEMA version (H.B. 4871). Read the full blog on how this new piece of legislation benefits you.
Here is the full press release straight from SEMA:
Today (Aug. 19, 2010), Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a version of SEMA model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles (http://blogs.hotrod.com/prohobbyist-massachusetts-street-rod-and-custom-vehicle-bill-signed-into-law-355.html##), replicas and specially constructed vehicles.; The new law defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.; Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle.; Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.; The new law allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.;
On behalf of the SEMA Action Network, congratulations and thanks to all who participated in supporting this bill over the past 5 years.
Pro-Hobbyist Massachusetts Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Signed Into Law
It looks like the boys over in Massachusetts are on your side. Governor Deval Patrick just signed into effect a law based upon SEMA version (H.B. 4871). Read the full blog on how this new piece of legislation benefits you.
Here is the full press release straight from SEMA:
Today (Aug. 19, 2010), Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a version of SEMA model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles (http://blogs.hotrod.com/prohobbyist-massachusetts-street-rod-and-custom-vehicle-bill-signed-into-law-355.html##), replicas and specially constructed vehicles.; The new law defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.; Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle.; Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.; The new law allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.;
On behalf of the SEMA Action Network, congratulations and thanks to all who participated in supporting this bill over the past 5 years.