Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By Becca Butler

	Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show are now available. Applications received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Before applying for your booth, make sure you avoid these three common pitfalls to make your application process as smooth as possible.

1. Do not use Google Chrome. Unfortunately, the Chrome browser is not compatible with our application and creates a number of error messages if used during the application process.
2. Entering your company name. If you are a returning exhibitor, make sure you enter your company name. You are already in our system, and we will be able to pull up some of your company information. Sometimes if you enter your full company name, it will not come up. Try typing in the first few letters and then clicking "search." If you are a new exhibitor, click on the area that says "If your company is not listed."
3. 400 characters, not words. During Step 2, you will be asked to fill out a company description, giving a brief explanation of your products or services. To avoid receiving an "error" message after this step, ensure your description is no longer than 400 characters (letters and spaces). Usually this averages about 80 words.

After you submit your application, a confirmation email will be sent to the person listed as the SEMA Show contact. For more information about exhibiting at the SEMA Show, refer to the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations.

To purchase a SEMA Show booth, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Becca Butler

	Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show are now available. Applications received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Before applying for your booth, make sure you avoid these three common pitfalls to make your application process as smooth as possible.

1. Do not use Google Chrome. Unfortunately, the Chrome browser is not compatible with our application and creates a number of error messages if used during the application process.
2. Entering your company name. If you are a returning exhibitor, make sure you enter your company name. You are already in our system, and we will be able to pull up some of your company information. Sometimes if you enter your full company name, it will not come up. Try typing in the first few letters and then clicking "search." If you are a new exhibitor, click on the area that says "If your company is not listed."
3. 400 characters, not words. During Step 2, you will be asked to fill out a company description, giving a brief explanation of your products or services. To avoid receiving an "error" message after this step, ensure your description is no longer than 400 characters (letters and spaces). Usually this averages about 80 words.

After you submit your application, a confirmation email will be sent to the person listed as the SEMA Show contact. For more information about exhibiting at the SEMA Show, refer to the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations.

To purchase a SEMA Show booth, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Becca Butler

	Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Booth applications for the 2015 SEMA Show are now available. Applications received before Monday, April 6, will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where exhibitors will choose their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Before applying for your booth, make sure you avoid these three common pitfalls to make your application process as smooth as possible.

1. Do not use Google Chrome. Unfortunately, the Chrome browser is not compatible with our application and creates a number of error messages if used during the application process.
2. Entering your company name. If you are a returning exhibitor, make sure you enter your company name. You are already in our system, and we will be able to pull up some of your company information. Sometimes if you enter your full company name, it will not come up. Try typing in the first few letters and then clicking "search." If you are a new exhibitor, click on the area that says "If your company is not listed."
3. 400 characters, not words. During Step 2, you will be asked to fill out a company description, giving a brief explanation of your products or services. To avoid receiving an "error" message after this step, ensure your description is no longer than 400 characters (letters and spaces). Usually this averages about 80 words.

After you submit your application, a confirmation email will be sent to the person listed as the SEMA Show contact. For more information about exhibiting at the SEMA Show, refer to the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations.

To purchase a SEMA Show booth, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The West Virginia House introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace.

Legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace has been introduced in the West Virginia House. Included in the definition of disturbing the peace is the "noise from an exhaust system of any vehicle that is not equipped or constructed so as to prevent any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise." Vehicle owners convicted of a violation would be fined up to $1,000 per occurrence, confined up to six months in jail or both.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The West Virginia House introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace.

Legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace has been introduced in the West Virginia House. Included in the definition of disturbing the peace is the "noise from an exhaust system of any vehicle that is not equipped or constructed so as to prevent any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise." Vehicle owners convicted of a violation would be fined up to $1,000 per occurrence, confined up to six months in jail or both.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The West Virginia House introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace.

Legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace has been introduced in the West Virginia House. Included in the definition of disturbing the peace is the "noise from an exhaust system of any vehicle that is not equipped or constructed so as to prevent any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise." Vehicle owners convicted of a violation would be fined up to $1,000 per occurrence, confined up to six months in jail or both.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The West Virginia House introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace.

Legislation that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the peace has been introduced in the West Virginia House. Included in the definition of disturbing the peace is the "noise from an exhaust system of any vehicle that is not equipped or constructed so as to prevent any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise." Vehicle owners convicted of a violation would be fined up to $1,000 per occurrence, confined up to six months in jail or both.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A Vermont bill seeks to expand the out-of-state market for older motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

Legislation is being considered to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law. These vehicles would include those 15 years old and older. The bill seeks to expand the out-of-state market for older Vermont motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A Vermont bill seeks to expand the out-of-state market for older motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

Legislation is being considered to ease the burden on hobbyists by requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, upon the owner’s request, to issue titles for vehicles not currently required to be titled under Vermont law. These vehicles would include those 15 years old and older. The bill seeks to expand the out-of-state market for older Vermont motor vehicles and enhance their value to collectors.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.