Sec. 81.16. Sale of salvaged inflatable restraint systems; restrictions

(a) On and after January 1, 1997, prior to offering any salvaged inflatable restraint system for sale, such salvaged inflatable restraint system part identification number and the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the salvaged inflatable restraint system was taken shall be referred to a nationally recognized theft index bureau approved by the commissioner, in consultation with the Superintendent of Insurance, for the purposes of determining prior to sale that neither the salvaged inflatable restraint system nor the motor vehicle were stolen, as determined at the time of inquiry. The sales invoice shall state the date and the result of the inquiry to such theft index bureau.

(b) On and after March 1, 1998, prior to offering any salvaged inflatable restraint system for sale, such salvaged inflatable restraint system shall be certified according to standards established by a nationally recognized testing, engineering and research body approved by the commissioner in consultation with the Superintendent of Insurance.