SEMA Action Network Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERTOhio Introduces Bill to Further Restrict Inoperable Project Vehicles A bill (H.B. 560) has been introduced in Ohio that would further restrict the ability of state vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property. The bill provides authority to townships to remove inoperable vehicles deemed to be ?junk,? including collector cars, from private property. Under current Ohio law, a junk motor vehicle must be ?three model years old or older; apparently inoperable; extensively damaged, including, but not limited to, any of the following: missing wheels, tires, engine or transmission.? We Urge You to Contact the Bill?s Sponsors (List Below) Immediately To Oppose H.B. 560 H.B. 560 would give local authorities an inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of historic project cars.H.B. 560 would make it virtually impossible for Ohio hobbyists to maintain inoperable collector vehicles on private property.H.B. 560 demonstrates a lack of understanding of the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.H.B. 560 ignores the distinction between an owner using private property as a dumping ground and a vehicle enthusiast working to maintain, restore or construct a vehicle. Generally, the SEMA Action Network supports legislation that permits the outdoor storage of a motor vehicle if the vehicle is maintained in such a manner as not to constitute a health hazard. These vehicles could be located away from public view, or screened by means of a suitable fence, trees, shrubbery, opaque covering or other appropriate means. H.B. 560, however, makes no concession for even properly maintained project cars. DON?T DELAY!!! Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org Forward a copy of this ALERT to all interested persons. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!Sponsors of H.B. 560: Ohio House of RepresentativesRepresentative Randy LawTelephone: (614) 466-5358Fax: (614) 719-3964Email Address: district64@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Sandra HarwoodTelephone: (614) 466-3488Fax: (614) 719-3965Email Address: district65@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Courtney Eric CombsTelephone: (614) 644-6721Fax: (614) 719-6954Email Address: district54@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative John DomenickTelephone: (614) 466-3735Fax: (614) 719-6995Email Address: district95@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Linda ReidelbachTelephone: (614) 644-6030Fax: (614) 719-6960Email Address: district21@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Timothy CassellTelephone: (614) 644-6074Fax: (614) 719-3963Email Address: district63@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Jeanine PerryTelephone: (614) 466-1418Fax: (614) 719-6949Email Address: district49@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Danny BupdTelephone: (614) 644-6034Fax: (614) 719-6988Email Address: district88@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Arlene SetzerTelephone: (614) 644-8051Fax: (614) 719-3590Email Address: district36@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Bob LattaTelephone: (614) 466-8104Fax: (614) 719-0006Email Address: district06@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Kenny YukoTelephone: (614) 466-8012Fax: (614) 719-0007Email Address: district07@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Jennifer GarrisonTelephone: (614) 644-8728Fax: (614) 719-6993Email Address: district93@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative John BoccieriTelephone: (614) 466-1464Fax: (614) 719-3961Email Address: district61@ohr.state.oh.usRepresentative Kenneth CaranoTelephone: (614) 466-6107Fax: (614) 719-3959Email Address: district59@ohr.state.oh.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 WHO do these "legislators" think they are?A 3-year old car still has a loan against it, in most cases!The laws should stipulate "An official from AACA or SEMA or a valid collector/antique organization or auto appraiser should determine IF any car is to be defined as "junk" and unworthy of any valuation."IMHO, there is NO public servant, at any level, well enough educated in this area to pass judgement on any vehicle.Thanx 4 the great work, SEMA!!!How's things shaping-up in my home state of Wisconsin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> IMHO, there is NO public servant, at any level, well enough educated in this area to pass judgment on any vehicle. </div></div> I have two exceptions to that comment here in NC. I have two representatives from my county to the state legislature that have antique autos of their own. Unfortunately, it hard to find others like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_jmarsicano Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 "IMHO, there is NO public servant, at any level, well enough educated in this area to pass judgement on any vehicle."I wouldn't say that, in fact, we probably have a few club members working in this arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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