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 Department shall issue a title for a foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States if an applicant presents the following: a. A valid titling document, b. A completed Title and Registration Application form provided by the Department on its website at azdot.gov, c. A completed Vehicle Verification form documenting that the vehicle passed an appropriate motor vehicle inspection conducted by the Department as provided under A.R.S. § 28-2011, d. A certificate of inspection issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality documenting that the vehicle has passed an Arizona emissions inspection under A.R.S. § 49-542, and e. A certificate of conformity documenting that the vehicle was converted to meet all applicable FMVSS and EPA standards. 2. A foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States is exempt from subsection (A)(1)(e) if it is 25 years or more from its manufacture date. 3. A foreign-manufactured vehicle imported to the United States that is more than 20 years from its manufacture date, but less than 25 years from its manufacture date, is exempt from the EPA standard requirement under subsection (A)(1)(e), if the vehicle: a. Is in its original unmodified configuration; or b. Contains an equivalent or newer EPA certified engine. 4. Titling standards for vehicles manufactured according to Canadian specifications. a. The Department may issue a title to a vehicle manufactured according to Canadian specifications if the vehicle: 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 vehicle owner shall submit to the Department documentation from the manufacturer verifying that the vehicle complies with FMVSS and EPA standards. i. The Department shall waive the FMVSS and EPA labeling location requirements as prescribed in 49 CFR 571 and 40 CFR 86. ii. If documentation from the manufacturer indicates that a vehicle’s speedometer or headlights do not comply with FMVSS and EPA standards, the vehicle owner shall file additional documentation with the Department to verify completion of a modification to bring 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 vehicle owner did not submit manufacturer documentation to the Department as prescribed under subsection (A)(4)(b). B. The Department 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).