CHAPTER 156

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
46.1-98.1, and to repeal § 46.1-98 of the Code of Virginia, both the
new and repealed sections relating to the disposition of certain motor
vehicles, trailers and semitrailers; disposition of title certificates.

[H 996]
Approved March 8, 1968

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
46.1-98.1 as follows:

§ 46.1-98.1. (a) Every person disposing of a motor vehicle, trailer
or semitrailer, which is to be demolished, shall make an assignment of
title to the transferee as provided in § 46.1-87; however, the assigned
certificate of title, when available, shall be delivered to the Division accom-
panied by a form provided by the Commissioner, stating that such vehicle
is to be demolished. Upon receipt of this form and the assigned title, the
Commissioner shall forward to the transferee a receipt therefor.

(b) If such person, in lieu of demolishing same, sells, transfers or
operates the motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, such person shall first
secure a certificate of title from the Division. Before issuing the new title
certificate, the Division shall make, or cause to be made, adequate inspec-
tion of the reconstructed vehicle.

(c) If a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, obtained for use or
resale, is subsequently demolished, such owner shall immediately sur-
render the certificate of title thereto to the Division.

(d) Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall
constitute a misdemeanor punishable under § 46.1-16.

2. § 46.1-98 of the Code of Virginia is repealed.