§40-12-423. License plates from dismantled vehicles to be forwarded to Department of Revenue.

It shall be the duty and responsibility of a licensed automotive dismantler and parts recycler who has purchased a motor vehicle and dismantles the same to forward the license tag or plate to the Department of Revenue within 30 days after the purchase. If the vehicle does not have a license tag or plate at the time of purchase by the automotive dismantler and parts recycler, he shall file an affidavit within 30 days of the date of purchase with the Department of Revenue stating that the vehicle did not have a license tag or plate at the time of purchase and giving the name, make, model, and vehicle identification number of such vehicle, the date of purchase and the person, firm, or corporation from whom it was purchased.

(Acts 1979, No. 79-756, p. 1342, §13A.)