§ 31-23.2-10. Division of motor vehicles — Odometer inspection.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, the division of motor vehicles shall require the inspection by a member of a city or town police department, of the odometer of every motor vehicle purchased from a seller from outside the state of Rhode Island, prior to issuing a certificate of title in accordance with the provisions of § 31-23.2-6.
(b) For each vehicle inspected, the local police department may collect a fee of ten dollars ($10.00).
(c) In the town of Exeter, the town sergeant, or designees, who shall also be employees of the Exeter town sergeant’s office, are authorized to conduct the inspection required by this section.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 392, § 3; P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 23, § 3; P.L. 1987, ch. 420, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 190, § 2, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 191, § 2, effective July 8, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-23.2 - Tampering with Odometers
Section 31-23.2-1. - Declaration of findings and purpose.
Section 31-23.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 31-23.2-3. - Unlawful devices.
Section 31-23.2-4. - Unlawful activity.
Section 31-23.2-5. - Maintenance.
Section 31-23.2-6. - Transfer of vehicle.
Section 31-23.2-8. - Cause of action — Statute of limitations — Damages.
Section 31-23.2-9. - Other laws unaffected.
Section 31-23.2-10. - Division of motor vehicles — Odometer inspection.
Section 31-23.2-11. - Violation constituting deceptive trade practice.