It shall not be necessary for a licensed vehicle dismantler to submit a notice of acquisition for, or to clear, any vehicle acquired from another person if such person has already notified, and cleared the vehicle with the department for dismantling provided a bill of sale has been executed to the dismantler which properly identifies such vehicle and evidence of clearance by the department such as a dismantling report number, temporary receipt number, or other proof of previous compliance with Vehicle Code Section 11520.

Any person other than a licensed dismantler who is engaged in the business of acquiring and disposing of vehicles in conjunction with metal scrap processing, shredding, salvage or other large-scale disposal operations which include vehicles acquired from licensed vehicle dismantler sources that have already cleared such vehicles for dismantling in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 11520 need not repeat clearance process if he is in possession of evidence attesting to proof of compliance pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 221(a)(4).