Rhode Island General Laws 31-5-19.1. Auction of antique and classic motor vehicles
The provisions of § 31-5-19 shall not apply to an auction of classic motor vehicles or antique motor vehicles as defined in § 31-1-3. A “classic motor” vehicle means a motor vehicle that is not sold in the normal course of business by a dealer and is determined to be a motor vehicle having some unique or special value as a collectible, as defined by the department. The department shall have the power to license the auctions and provide for any rules and regulations that it shall deem appropriate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 14, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-5-19.1
- Motor vehicle: means any vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power for use on the public streets, roads, and highways;
(2) "Odometer" means an instrument for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation;
(3) "Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or business trust including, but not limited to, private individuals and motor vehicle dealers, both wholesale and retail, whether the private individual or dealer is a dealer in the ordinary course of business or not;
(4) "Repair and replacement" means to restore to a sound working condition by replacing the instrument or any part thereof or by correcting what is inoperative;
(5) "Transfer" means to acquire ownership by purchase, gift, bequest, or any other means. See Rhode Island General Laws 31-23.2-2