[§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 identification
mark of any bicycle, so placed or stamped on any bicycle by the manufacturer
for the purpose of identifying the bicycle or its component parts.



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