SEMA Action Network Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Backyard Vehicle Restroration Projects Again Under Siege in West Virginia A bill (S.B. 48) has been reintroduced in the West Virginia State Legislature by State Senator Frank Deem that would further restrict the ability of West Virginia vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property. S.B. 48 would redefine ?abandoned motor vehicles? to include vehicles or vehicle parts which are either unlicensed or inoperable, or both, are not in an enclosed building and have remained on private property for more than 30 days. Under current law, the abandoned vehicle law applies primarily to vehicles on public property. The bill would make violation a misdemeanor offense punishable by substantial fines, community service and jail.Contact members of the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee (Contact Information Below) to Voice Your Opposition to S.B. 48 S.B. 48 would give authorities an inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of project cars.S.B. 48 would make it extremely difficult for West Virginia hobbyists to maintain inoperable collector vehicles on private property.S.B. 48 demonstrates a clear disregard and lack of understanding of the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.S.B. 48 makes no legal distinction between an owner using private property as a dumping ground and a vehicle enthusiast working to maintain, restore or construct a vehicle. Please contact members of the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee by phone or e-mail to voice your opposition to this bill. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your immediate assistance. West Virginia Senate Judiciary CommitteeSenator Jeffrey Kessler, Chairkessler@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7880Senator Michael Oliverio, Vice-Chaircglagola@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7919Senator Chafinhtchafin@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7808Senator Fosterdfoster@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7866Senator Greenmkgreen@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7831Senator Huntersenhunter@mountain.net(304) 357-7995Senator Jenkinsejenkins@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7956Senator Minardjminard@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7904Senator Stollingsrdstoll@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7939Senator Wellsepwells@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7841Senator Whitecrwhite@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7906Senator Barnescbarnes@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7973Senator Caruthdcaruth@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7901Senator Deemfdeem@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7970Senator Hallmikehall@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7843Senator McKenziesenatormckenzie@aol.com(304) 357-7984Senator Yoderjyoder@mail.wvnet.edu(304) 357-7957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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