1. (a) The Board may reimburse the expense of a vehicle upon verification that the expense is necessary for a victim who is permanently disabled as a direct result of the qualifying crime, whether the disability is partial or total.
2. (b) The maximum benefit for vehicle purchase, renovating, and retrofitting is $30,000 per qualifying crime.

3. (c) Justifications that may be considered for purchasing a vehicle include, but are not limited to:

   1. (1) Purchasing an accessible vehicle may be more economical than retrofitting the applicant's existing vehicle;
   2. (2) A different vehicle is needed to accommodate a wheelchair or other assistive device; or
   3. (3) Para-transit or public transit options may not be available to the claimant, and the claimant may need to purchase a vehicle when he or she did not have one before the qualifying crime.
4. (d) Items not eligible for reimbursement include, but are not limited to, any part or replacement that is necessary as a result of wear and tear or for maintenance.

5. (e) The applicant must submit a letter or statement from a mobility specialist, or a report from a rehabilitation specialist stating that:

   1. (1) the vehicle meets the measurements and requirements necessary to accommodate the disabled victim, and
   2. (2) if the victim will be operating the vehicle, the victim is physically and mentally capable of safely operating the vehicle.
6. (f) The applicant must also submit a copy of the driver's license for the licensed driver who will be driving/operating the vehicle.

Note: Authority cited: Section 13920, Government Code. Reference: Section 13957, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2011; operative 2-5-2011 (Register 2011, No. 1). For prior history, see Register 2008, No. 45.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-5-2011; operative 7-5-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 27).