§ 41-3-303. Temporary permits -- Inspections required before issuance.

(1) A dealer licensed in accordance with this chapter may not issue a temporary permit under Section 41-3-302 unless:

(a)

(i) the motor vehicle for which the temporary permit is issued has received and passed the safety inspection if required in the current year under Section 53-8-205 within the previous 11 months;

(ii) the safety inspection certificate was issued in the name of a licensed and bonded dealer; and

(iii) a copy of the safety inspection certificate is given to the customer; and

(b) the motor vehicle passed the emission inspection test required by Section 41-6a-1642.

(2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), a dealer may issue a temporary permit without a safety inspection certificate if the motor vehicle complies with the safety inspection as provided in Section 41-1a-205.

(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(b), a dealer may issue a temporary permit without proof of an emission inspection if:

(a) the motor vehicle is exempt from emission inspection as provided in Section 41-6a-1642;

(b) the purchaser is a resident of a county that does not require emission inspections; or

(c) the motor vehicle is otherwise exempt from emission inspections.

(4) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a dealer may sell a motor vehicle as is without having it safety or emission inspected provided that no temporary permit is issued.

Amended by Chapter 207, 2013 General Session