49 U.S.C. § 33118

Preemption of State and local law

When a motor vehicle theft prevention standard prescribed under section 33102 or 33103 of this title is in effect, a State or political subdivision of a State may not have a different motor vehicle theft prevention standard for a motor vehicle or major replacement part.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1093 .)