[§293-1]  Defacing serial numbers, etc.,of bicycles.  It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully deface,destroy, or alter the serial number, a component part number, or identificationmark of any bicycle, so placed or stamped on any bicycle by the manufacturerfor the purpose of identifying the bicycle or its component parts.

This section does not prohibit the restorationby an owner of an original mark or number, when the restoration is authorizedin writing by the county treasurer or director of finance, nor prevent anymanufacturer from placing in the ordinary course of business, numbers or marksupon new bicycles or new parts thereof.  Violation of this section shall be amisdemeanor and shall result in a fine of not more than $500. [L 1972, c 25, ptof §1]