If passed, AB 2087 would enable dealers of vehicles to forgo attaching a report-of-sale form provided that a temporary license plate is attached to the vehicle instead. This change could potentially reduce paperwork for vehicle dealers and streamline the sales process, thereby enabling a more efficient delivery of vehicles to purchasers. Moreover, it would modify existing dealer obligations regarding the documentation needed for vehicle registration and could simplify compliance with state regulations.
Summary
Assembly Bill 2087, introduced by Assembly Member Daly on February 5, 2020, aims to amend Section 4456 of the California Vehicle Code concerning the requirements for vehicle sales by dealers and lessor-retailers. The current law mandates that, when selling a vehicle, dealers must attach a report-of-sale form to the vehicle unless they also provide a temporary license plate. This bill aims to clarify and streamline these requirements, allowing for increased flexibility regarding documentation during the vehicle sales process.
Contention
While supporters of the bill argue that it simplifies the process for dealers and enhances the customer experience by expediting the vehicle delivery process, critics may raise concerns about transparency and documentation tracking. The absence of the report-of-sale form could complicate the tracking of vehicle ownership transitions and regulatory compliance for both the dealers and the Department of Motor Vehicles. Such a change might also affect consumer protections that rely on clear documentation for vehicle sales.