27-14-721. Assignment of new identifying numbers.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to assign a distinguishing number to a motor vehicle whenever the serial number thereon is destroyed or obliterated and to issue to the owner a special plate bearing the distinguishing number, which shall be affixed to the vehicle in a position to be determined by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

(b) The motor vehicle shall be registered under the distinguishing number in lieu of the former serial number.