41-3-303 - Temporary permits -- Inspections required before issuance.
41-3-303. Temporary permits -- Inspections required before issuance.
(1) A dealer licensed in accordance with this chapter may not issue a temporary permitunder Section 41-3-302 unless:
(a) (i) the motor vehicle for which the temporary permit is issued has received and passedthe safety inspection required by Section 53-8-205 within the previous six months;
(ii) the safety inspection certificate was issued in the name of a licensed and bondeddealer; 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 asafety inspection certificate if the motor vehicle complies with the safety inspection as providedin Section 41-1a-205.
(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(b), a dealer may issue a temporary permit withoutproof of an emission inspection if:
(a) the motor vehicle is exempt from emission inspection as provided in Section41-6a-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 withouthaving it safety or emission inspected provided that no temporary permit is issued.
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session