Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-4-206 - Additional Titling Standards for Vehicles Not Manufactured in Compliance with United States Safety and Emission Standards; "Gray-market Vehicles"

A. Titling standards.

1. The Division shall issue a title to a foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States if an applicant presents the following:

a. A valid titling document,

b. A completed MVD title and registration application as prescribed under R17-4-203,

c. A completed Vehicle Verification Form certifying that the vehicle passed the Division's physical inspection,

d. A document stating that the vehicle passed an Arizona emissions inspection under A.R.S. § 49-542, and

e. A certificate that the vehicle was converted to meet:

i. EPA standards, and

ii. FMVSS.

2. A foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States is exempt from this subsection if it is older than 25 years from its manufacture date.

3. A foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States that is between 21 and 25 years from the manufacture date is exempt from subsection (A)(1)(e)(i).

4. Titling standards for vehicles manufactured according to Canadian specifications.

a. The Division shall issue a title to a vehicle manufactured according to Canadian specifications if it:

i. Is not for resale;

ii. Has a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds; and

iii. Is a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or MPV.

b. Before titling a vehicle manufactured according to Canadian specifications, the owner shall submit to the Division manufacturer documentation verifying that the vehicle complies with FMVSS and EPA standards.

i. The Division shall waive the FMVSS and EPA labeling location requirements as prescribed in 49 CFR 571 and 40 CFR 86.

ii. If manufacturer documentation indicates that a vehicle's speedometer or headlights do not comply with FMVSS and EPA standards, the owner shall file additional documentation with the Division to verify completion of a modification that brings the vehicle into compliance.

c. A registered importer shall certify a vehicle manufactured according to Canadian specifications if:

i. The vehicle meets FMVSS standards except for occupant crash protection provisions prescribed under 49 CFR 571.208, or

ii. The owner did not submit manufacturer documentation as prescribed under subsection (A)(4)(b).

B. The Division shall require a registered importer's certification of a foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States that:

1. Is not exempt under subsections (A)(2) or (A)(3), or

2. Does not qualify under subsection (A)(4).

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-4-206

Former Rule, General Order 55. Former Section R17-4-19 renumbered without change as Section R17-4-206 (Supp. 87-2). Section repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2468, effective June 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-2). Section recodified to R17-4-204 at 7 A.A.R. 3479, effective July 20, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). New Section recodified from R17-4-209 at 7 A.A.R. 3479, effective July 20, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1353, effective June 6, 2003 (Supp. 03-2).