Do dealers have to perform required emission test and safety inspections before a 45-day temporary permit is issued?
A. Yes. Dealers must assure vehicles meet all safety and emission requirements before the vehicles are sold and a copy of the safety inspection certificate must be given to the customer at the time of sale. Safety inspections must have been done in the dealer’s name (not by a previous owner) within six months prior to sale; emission inspections are valid for 6 months.