§ 1704. Possession prima facie evidence of violation
The possession by a person of a motor vehicle or vessel, the motor or manufacturer’s serial or Commissioner assigned identifying number of which has been changed, tampered with, obliterated, or defaced, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of section 1703 of this title, unless the person applies to the Commissioner for the assignment of a new number as provided in section 1702 of this title. (Amended 1991, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 17 - General Offenses and Jurisdiction
§ 1701. Possession of motor vehicles with serial or motor numbers defaced
§ 1702. Assignment of new number
§ 1703. Defacing identifying numbers
§ 1704. Possession prima facie evidence of violation
§ 1704a. Alteration of odometers
§ 1705. Impersonating an inspector or examiner
§ 1709. Report of convictions to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles