§ 55-3-116. Assignment of new numbers when serial or motor number obliterated or destroyed.

TN Code § 55-3-116 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The department shall assign a new and distinguishing number to a motor vehicle whenever the serial and/or motor number on the motor vehicle is destroyed or obliterated, which distinguishing number shall be stamped on the vehicle in a position to be determined by the commissioner.

(b) The motor vehicle shall be registered under the distinguishing number in lieu of the former number.