Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Proof of compliance with federal vehicle
standards is required when DMV is not satisfied, based on the ownership
documents, that the vehicle complies with federal vehicle standards, DMV has
reason to believe the vehicle does not comply, or DMV receives an application
for Oregon title and the application is submitted with an ownership document
issued by:
(a) A jurisdiction outside of the
U.S.;
(b) The U.S. military; or
(c) A person other than a U.S.
authorized distributor for the vehicle listed on the manufacturer's certificate
of origin (MCO).
(2)
DMV may accept the following as proof that a vehicle complies with federal
vehicle standards:
(a) For a vehicle imported
by the U.S. military or military personnel, a written notice or form issued by
the U.S. military that indicates the vehicle meets federal vehicle standards;
(b) A Dealer Certification of
Compliance with Federal Emission and Safety Standards (DMV Form 7290) for a
motorcycle or moped, completed by an Oregon vehicle dealer with a current valid
vehicle dealer certificate;
(c) An
original letter from the manufacturer or U.S. authorized distributor that
includes the VIN and that states that the vehicle meets EPA standards and can
be modified to meet federal safety equipment standards. The letter must be
accompanied by a Certification of Compliance with Federal Emission and Safety
Standards (DMV Form 7286); or
(d)
For a vehicle with an ownership document issued outside of the U.S., a U.S.
Customs form that contains all of the following:
(A) A vehicle description that includes the
year model, make and VIN; and
(B)
Written approval from U.S. Customs indicating that the vehicle complies with
federal vehicle standards. For example, a form issued by U.S. Customs with an
approval stamp or the signature of an authorized U.S. Customs agent.
(3) Proof of compliance
with federal vehicle standards is not required if:
(a) The vehicle is or has been titled or
registered in the U.S.;
(b) The
MCO submitted to DMV indicates the vehicle was manufactured for use in the
U.S.; or
(c) DMV receives an
original statement from the manufacturer that indicates the vehicle complies
with federal vehicle standards.
(4) Notwithstanding sections (2) and (3) of
this rule, DMV may refuse to issue title and registration if DMV has reason to
believe:
(a) The vehicle does not meet
federal vehicle standards; or
(b)
The vehicle is not primarily manufactured for operation on U.S. roads or
highways.
(5) This rule
shall be applied retroactively to May 1, 2009.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
184.616,
184.619,
802.010,
803.045 Other Authority: 40 CFR
Part 52, subpart MM and 49 CFR Part 571
Stats. Implemented: ORS
803.045
