§ 31-4-6. Transfer of interest by operation of law.
Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shall pass to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the registration for the vehicle shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon any highway unless and until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration for it. However, when the title or interest of the owner passes to another by reason of death, insolvency, or bankruptcy, the vehicle may continue to be operated under the registration previously issued for it until the possession of the vehicle has been transferred by the legal representative, assignee, receiver, or trustee in bankruptcy, or until the registration shall expire, whichever shall first occur.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 4, § 4; P.L. 1951, ch. 2826, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 31-4-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-4 - Transfer of Vehicles
Section 31-4-2. - Endorsement and forwarding of registration card.
Section 31-4-3. - Temporary registration — Invoice voucher issued by dealer.
Section 31-4-4. - Registration by transferee.
Section 31-4-5. - Dealers exempt from new registration.
Section 31-4-6. - Transfer of interest by operation of law.
Section 31-4-6.1. - Transfer of interest between spouses.
Section 31-4-7. - Repossession of vehicle.
Section 31-4-8. - Dismantled vehicles.
Section 31-4-8.1. - Penalties.
Section 31-4-9. - Out-of-state purchases.
Section 31-4-10. - Temporary transfer of registration.
Section 31-4-11. - Sale of automobiles — Required equipment.