28-4535. Dealer records; replacement;
fee


A. A dealer shall keep a written record of the vehicles on which the dealer license
plate or plates are used and the person to whom each plate or pair of plates is
assigned. The dealer shall make the record available for inspection by the department, a
member of the highway patrol or any other peace officer.


B. The record required by this section shall contain the following information for
each dealer license plate:


1. The date assigned.


2. The make, type, year, model and identification number of a vehicle to which it
is assigned.


3. The name and address of any assignee.


C. The director may authorize a dealer to use an inventory stock number in lieu of
the vehicle identification number required in subsection B of this section if the
director is satisfied that the dealer's records are sufficiently detailed and accurately
maintained to disclose the full vehicle identity if necessary.


D. If a dealer license plate is lost or stolen, the dealer shall make a written
report immediately to the director that identifies the plate by type and number,
including all available data concerning the loss or theft.


E. For each dealer license plate, pair of plates or year validating tab to replace
lost, destroyed or mutilated plates or tab, the dealer shall pay a replacement fee as
prescribed in section 28-4542.