To: Manufacturers, Distributors, and Kentucky, Tennessee,  West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, and Indiana Dealers

From: Ben Ford, Legislative Committee Chairman

Subject: Kentucky Legislation – House Bill 313

Date: January 29, 2004

House Bill 313 is being by sponsored by Representative Crall. This bill defines “Limousine” and “Multipurpose Vehicle” as follows:

(A>           (A) “Limousine” means a limousine as defined by KRS 281.04(1) (D) operating under a limousine certificate issued by the transportation cabinet under KRS Chapter 281, or under similar authority granted by another state.

(B) “Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle” means a motor vehicle designed to carry not more than ten (10) individuals that is either constructed on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.

The significant change is that it specifies a net light transmittance whereas in the past it has been a film law. This amendment also reduces the visible light transmission allowed from thirty-five percent (35%) to twenty-five percent (25%). A three percent (3%) tolerance is allowed.

The purpose of this law is to improve enforcement.