The low volume provision will allow small automakers to construct up to 325 replica cars per year subject to federal regulatory oversight.

The measure establishes a separate regulatory structure for replica car manufacturers.

[3] The NHTSA had one year to establish a process for companies to register with the agency and to issue any necessary regulation to implement the law.

In November 2018, SEMA threatened to file a lawsuit against the NHTSA if they did not comply with the law and issue the required regulations.

[5] In January 2021, the NHTSA issued a final ruling to allow low volume vehicle manufacturing.