SEMA News - May 2010

SEMA Provides Easy Access to Critical Legislation/Regulation Information

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the government affairs page on the SEMA website. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website as a way to involve your customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: Comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within California. It is also recognized by the EPA as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative and regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of your company, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for your exclusive use. The materials in this section will familiarize you with the basics on the topics covered so that you may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles as well as a list of government agencies managing federal lands; a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues; and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community, your customers. It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website, contains legislative information on issues that have an impact on enthusiasts as well as solutions to keep your products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts, along with a monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on SEMASAN.com, enthusiasts can easily join SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

• Action Alerts—Legislative issues requiring immediate action.
• State Legislative Tracking—Pending issues and legislative roundup.
• Federal Legislation & Regulations—Pending and red-hot issues.
• Driving Force—A monthly newsletter.
• Federal Caucus—Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.
• State Caucus—Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.
• SEMA-Model Legislation—Covering street rods and custom vehicles; inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.
• A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials

SEMA News - May 2010

SEMA Provides Easy Access to Critical Legislation/Regulation Information

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the government affairs page on the SEMA website. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website as a way to involve your customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: Comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within California. It is also recognized by the EPA as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative and regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of your company, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for your exclusive use. The materials in this section will familiarize you with the basics on the topics covered so that you may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles as well as a list of government agencies managing federal lands; a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues; and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community, your customers. It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website, contains legislative information on issues that have an impact on enthusiasts as well as solutions to keep your products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts, along with a monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on SEMASAN.com, enthusiasts can easily join SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

• Action Alerts—Legislative issues requiring immediate action.
• State Legislative Tracking—Pending issues and legislative roundup.
• Federal Legislation & Regulations—Pending and red-hot issues.
• Driving Force—A monthly newsletter.
• Federal Caucus—Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.
• State Caucus—Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.
• SEMA-Model Legislation—Covering street rods and custom vehicles; inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.
• A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials

SEMA News - May 2010

SEMA Provides Easy Access to Critical Legislation/Regulation Information

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the government affairs page on the SEMA website. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website as a way to involve your customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: Comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within California. It is also recognized by the EPA as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative and regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of your company, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for your exclusive use. The materials in this section will familiarize you with the basics on the topics covered so that you may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles as well as a list of government agencies managing federal lands; a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues; and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community, your customers. It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website, contains legislative information on issues that have an impact on enthusiasts as well as solutions to keep your products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts, along with a monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on SEMASAN.com, enthusiasts can easily join SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

• Action Alerts—Legislative issues requiring immediate action.
• State Legislative Tracking—Pending issues and legislative roundup.
• Federal Legislation & Regulations—Pending and red-hot issues.
• Driving Force—A monthly newsletter.
• Federal Caucus—Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.
• State Caucus—Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.
• SEMA-Model Legislation—Covering street rods and custom vehicles; inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.
• A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials

SEMA News - May 2010

SEMA Provides Easy Access to Critical Legislation/Regulation Information

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the government affairs page on the SEMA website. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website as a way to involve your customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: Comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within California. It is also recognized by the EPA as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative and regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of your company, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for your exclusive use. The materials in this section will familiarize you with the basics on the topics covered so that you may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles as well as a list of government agencies managing federal lands; a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues; and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community, your customers. It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website, contains legislative information on issues that have an impact on enthusiasts as well as solutions to keep your products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts, along with a monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on SEMASAN.com, enthusiasts can easily join SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

• Action Alerts—Legislative issues requiring immediate action.
• State Legislative Tracking—Pending issues and legislative roundup.
• Federal Legislation & Regulations—Pending and red-hot issues.
• Driving Force—A monthly newsletter.
• Federal Caucus—Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.
• State Caucus—Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.
• SEMA-Model Legislation—Covering street rods and custom vehicles; inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.
• A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio

 

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio

 

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio

 

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio

 

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio

 

SEMA News - May 2010 

SEMA Action Network

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation. With more than 39,000 members from all 50 states and Canada, the SAN is the premier organization defending the rights of vehicle enthusiasts. The SAN has proven to be effective through its members’ passionate response to the hundreds of federal and state bills that directly affect all aspects of the automotive hobby.

The SAN reaches out to millions of enthusiasts through informative ads in magazines, websites, Internet forums and its own monthly publication, Driving Force. Most recently, the SEMA Action Network has joined the social-networking sites Twitter and Facebook to further get the word out. However, the simple truth remains that it’s the individual member’s and car clubs’ dedication to their hobby that is responsible for the network’s success. SAN members possess a passion for their pastime and are eager to convey that enthusiasm to their lawmakers, and their effort is essential to SEMA’s legislative success. 

“Everyone who cares about the hobby should get involved with the SAN so we can pass it on to our kids, like I plan to pass my ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on to my son. I want him to be able to enjoy it as much as I have.” —Eric Brubakken Marietta, Georgia
“There is nothing I love more than my Camaro. I have put a lot of time and money into it, and I want to make sure the hobby is protected for myself and others. That’s why I joined the SAN.” —Lane Ochi Simi Valley, California
“The car hobby casts a wide net, and I’m glad that the SAN is looking out for all sorts of cars, classics and resto-mods like mine. I look forward to getting my new copy of Driving Force every month.” —Garry Yoder Boynton Beach, Florida
“Keeping classic cars alive is really important, and I think the SAN does a great job of helping us protect them. My wife and I both love classic cars—so much so that she let us use my Chevelle on our wedding day instead of a limo!” —Dan Rachlin Lexington, Virginia
“The SAN is a class act! I appreciate everything it does to keep the hobby safe so we can enjoy it. I’m happy to get the action alerts so I can do my small part to help protect the hobby by writing to my local legislators.” —Randy Wilkin Hillsboro, Ohio