LEGISLATIVE ALERT

TO:  Mississippi Manufacturers, Distributors, and Installers

From: IWFA Office

Date:  March 24, 2006

Subject:  Mississippi Legislation (House Bill 1215)

The Governor signed House Bill 1215 into law on March 23, 2006.        This new law takes effect immediately.  A copy of the legislation is       attached for reference but the major provisions of the legislation are as         follows:

·     Administrative clarification of the window film language                   related to the AS1 line on the front windshield;

·    Installation of a film that reduces light transmittance to 28             percent when measured in conjunction with the window;

·     Exemption of multipurpose-passenger vehicles in accordance           with federal law or regulations before factory delivery.

This legislation is a result of a great deal of effort and support by the              IWFA membership.  The process has taken two years of focused effort             and coordination.  Particular appreciation and reorganization should be            given to Victor Lowery and Tim Adams for their effective media activities          and testimony during the legislative hearings.  Other members also worked      locally with individual legislators and also provided input during the            legislative process.  These knowledgeable and professional interactions            were critical to the legislative development of House Bill 1215.  It is          important to note that the most consistent advocate for good legislation in Mississippi was Representative Greg Ward, the chief patron to this         legislation.  Representative Ward has provided exceptional leadership          during this process and has been consistent in his desire to provide the citizens of              Mississippi, law enforcement, inspection stations, and our industry with                fair and equitable legislative standards that are better understood and         provides for both the benefits and protections necessary. 

It is strongly urged that every installer have copies of the new law    that can be made available to customers and even shared with approved             inspection stations in their respective local areas.  The Highway         Patrol will be training their employees as well as the inspection          station staff, but to get this information out as soon as possible will            be of great assistance to all.  

It should also be noted that our industry must fully comply with the       standards of this law.  Any actions that could be seen as ignoring                or pushing the limits will create problems for the industry.           Remember that all it takes is for one legislator to modify this law            with future legislative proposals.  The industry has successfully    addressed the challenges presented in this state over the last ten         years that were the most potentially detrimental to the industry.              We now have a good law with all members better understanding          the issue and participating in the resolution of the problems.  We must    support this effort.   Anyone who fails to do so will be fined and              place these efforts in jeopardy. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!!

Click here for copy of new law.