PRINTER'S NO. 2158
No. 1749 Session of 1989
INTRODUCED BY SAURMAN, GLADECK, NAHILL, KENNEY, MICOZZIE,
J. L. WRIGHT, ROBINSON, GIGLIOTTI, BATTISTO, WESTON, GEIST,
MARKOSEK, WOGAN, MERRY, HERMAN, SCHEETZ, BUNT, MRKONIC,
HERSHEY, RITTER, E. Z. TAYLOR, BELARDI, SEMMEL, JOSEPHS,
MICHLOVIC, TRELLO, MELIO, CESSAR, JOHNSON, DeLUCA, ADOLPH,
FARGO, McVERRY AND CORNELL, JUNE 26, 1989
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JUNE 26, 1989
AN ACT
1 Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
2 Statutes, providing for the establishment of a program to
3 etch vehicle identification numbers on the windows of
4 vehicles.
5 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
6 hereby enacts as follows:
7 Section 1. Section 4524 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
8 Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subsection to read:
9 § 4524. Windshield obstructions and wipers.
10 * * *
11 (f) Exception.--This section shall not apply to etchings on
12 the front windshield or side and rear windows made pursuant to §
13 4733 (relating to antitheft etching program).
14 Section 2. Title 75 is amended by adding a section to read:
15 § 4733. Antitheft etching program.
16 (a) Establishment.--The department shall establish a program
17 that will enable a vehicle owner to have the vehicle's vehicle
1 identification number permanently etched on the front windshield
2 and windows of the vehicle. The etching service shall be
3 provided at official inspection stations which may impose a
4 reasonable charge for the service.
5 (b) Rules and regulations.--The department shall promulgate
6 rules and regulations to establish and implement the program
7 provided for in subsection (a).
8 Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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