Sec. 8. (a) The bureau shall review an application submitted under section 7 of this chapter. If the bureau determines the application is complete, the bureau shall issue to the applicant written permission to make or stamp a special identification number on the vehicle. The bureau shall designate the special identification number and the location of the special identification number on the vehicle.

     (b) A new special identification number may not cover or otherwise obscure an original identification number that is visible on a vehicle.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-17-4-8

  • special identification number: means a distinguishing number assigned by the bureau to a privately assembled vehicle. See Indiana Code 9-17-4-0.5
     (c) A new special identification number that is stamped or otherwise placed on a vehicle under this chapter becomes the lawful identification number of the vehicle for all purposes, including for purposes of selling or transferring the vehicle.

     (d) A person that covers or obscures an original or special identification number as described in subsection (b) commits a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.234.

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