Identical to H 711, filed on 04/14/15.

Amends GS 20-4.01, concerning the key terms for use in GS Chapter 20 regarding the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adding and defining the terms air bag, counterfeit air bag and nonfunctional airbag.

Amends GS 20-71.4 to make it unlawful to transfer a motor vehicle when the transferor has knowledge that a counterfeit or nonfunctional airbag has been installed.

Amends GS 20-136.2 deleting language which previously made it a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly install or uninstall any object in lieu of a proper airbag. Now makes it a violation to import, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or install/reinstall a counterfeit air bag or nonfunctional air bag. Makes technical and conforming changes. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class H felony and will constitute an unfair and deceptive trade practice. 

Effective December 1, 2015, applying to offenses committed on or after that date.