URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Backyard Vehicle Restoration Jobs Under Siege in West Virginia
A bill (S.B. 116) has been introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature by State Senators Frank Deem, Donna Boley and H. Truman Chafin that would further restrict the ability of West Virginia vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property. S.B. 116 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 the Senate Sponsors (Contact Information Below) of S.B. 116 to Voice Your Opposition.
S.B. 116 would give authorities an inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of project cars.
S.B. 116 would make it extremely difficult for West Virginia hobbyists to maintain inoperable collector vehicles on private property.
S.B. 116 demonstrates a clear disregard and lack of understanding of the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.
S.B. 116 make 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 State Senator Deem, Boley and Chafin by phone or e-mail to voice your opposition to this bill. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to [email]stevem@sema.org.[/email] Thank you for your immediate assistance.
Senator Frank Deem
304/357-7970
fdeem@mail.wvnet.eduSenator Donna Boley
304/357-7905
donnaboley@charter.netSenator H. Truman Chafin
304/357-7808
htchafin@mail.wvnet.edu
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