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CHAPTER 17A. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION

• §17A-1-1 Definitions.
• §17A-2-1 Department continued.
• §17A-2-2 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Office created; term; to devote entire time to duties.
• §17A-2-3 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Qualifications; not to hold other office.
• §17A-2-4 Same -- Vacancy in office.
• §17A-2-5 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Oath and bond.
• §17A-2-6 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Salary and expenses.
• §17A-2-7 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Organization of department; assistants and employees.
• §17A-2-8 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Office.
• §17A-2-9 Same -- Powers and duties; rules; seal.
• §17A-2-10 Motor vehicles commissioner -- Reciprocal agreements with other states.
• §17A-2-10a Same -- Authorizing the entry of this state intoreciprocal proportional registration agreements;payment of taxes; issuance of registration plates or markers; promulgation of rules
• §17A-2-11 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Delegation of powers and duties.
• §17A-2-12 Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Commissioner to prescribe forms.
• §17A-2-13 Authority to administer oaths and certify copies of records; information as to registration.
• §17A-2-14 Destruction of records.
• §17A-2-15 Examination, granting and rejection of applications.
• §17A-2-16 Cancellation, suspension, seizure, etc., of documents and plates.
• §17A-2-17 Distribution of synopsis of motor vehicle laws.
• §17A-2-18 Department may summon witnesses and take testimony.
• §17A-2-19 Giving of notice.
• §17A-2-20 Legal service rendered commissioner.
• §17A-2-21 Motor Vehicle Fees Fund.
• §17A-2-22 Administrative expense.
• §17A-2-23 Worthless checks tendered for fees and taxes; penalty.
• §17A-2-24 Continuation of division.
• §17A-2A-1 Short title.
• §17A-2A-2 Statement of intent and purpose.
• §17A-2A-3 Definitions.
• §17A-2A-4 Prohibition on disclosure and use of personal information from motor vehicles records.
• §17A-2A-5 Required disclosures.
• §17A-2A-6 Disclosure with consent.
• §17A-2A-7 Permitted disclosures.
• §17A-2A-8 Repealed
• §17A-2A-9 Fees.
• §17A-2A-10 Additional conditions.
• §17A-2A-11 Resale or redisclosure.
• §17A-2A-12 Rules.
• §17A-2A-13 Penalty for false representation.
• §17A-2A-14 Effective date.
• §17A-3-1 Misdemeanor to violate provisions of article; penalty.
• §17A-3-1a Registration of vehicles of new residents.
• §17A-3-2 Every motor vehicle, etc., subject to registration and certificate of title provisions; exceptions.
• §17A-3-3 Application for registration; statement of insurance or other proof of security to accompany application; criminal penalties; fees; special revolving fund.
• §17A-3-3a Payment of personal property taxes and emergency ambulance fees prerequisite to registration or renewal; duties of assessors; schedule of automobile values.
• §17A-3-3b Motor vehicles believed illegally unregistered; assessor to make verification.
• §17A-3-4 Application for certificate of title; fees; abolishing privilege tax; prohibition of issuance of certificate of title without compliance with consumer sales and service tax provisions; except
• §17A-3-5 Application for specially constructed, reconstructed or foreign vehicles or new vehicles purchased outside this state.
• §17A-3-6 Temporary permit pending registration and certification.
• §17A-3-7 Grounds for refusing registration or certificate of title.
• §17A-3-8 Examination of registration records and index of stolen and recovered vehicles.
• §17A-3-9 Act of registration and record thereof; registration indexes.
• §17A-3-10 Division to issue registration card; duplicate to county assessor.
• §17A-3-11 Registration of vehicles according to permissible gross weight.
• §17A-3-12 Commissioner to issue certificate of title; signatures on certificate; certificate of title to be delivered to owner or lienor.
• §17A-3-12a Disclosure of odometer information; exceptions; penalties.
• §17A-3-12b Canceled certificates of title for certain mobile and manufactured homes.
• §17A-3-13 Registration card to be signed, carried and exhibited on demand.
• §17A-3-15 Display of registration plates.
• §17A-3-16 Expiration of registration and certificates of title.
• §17A-3-17 Application for and renewal of registration; sheriffs authorized to issue renewals of registration for certain vehicles.
• §17A-3-17a Application for registration; certain motor vehicle dealers authorized to issue certificates of registration for certain vehicles.
• §17A-3-18 Notice of change of address or name.
• §17A-3-19 Lost or damaged certificates, cards and plates.
• §17A-3-20 Department may assign new identifying numbers.
• §17A-3-21 Regulations governing change of motors.
• §17A-3-22 Issuance and distribution of registration bulletins.
• §17A-3-23 Registration plates to state, county, municipal and other governmental vehicles; use for undercover activities.
• §17A-3-24 Emergency waiver of registration and licensing requirements; conditions and limitations; statement of purpose; length of emergency waiver period; promulgation of rules.
• §17A-3A-1 Repealed
• §17A-3A-2 Consumer disclosure.
• §17A-3A-3 Certificates of title.
• §17A-4-1 Registration expires on transfer by owner; transfer, surrender or retention of plates.
• §17A-4-2 Endorsement of certificate of title upon transfer by owner.
• §17A-4-3 New owner must secure registration and certificate of title.
• §17A-4-4 Transfers to dealers and others.
• §17A-4-5 Transfer by operation of law.
• §17A-4-6 When department to register vehicle and issue new certificate; file of surrendered certificates.
• §17A-4-7 Release by lienholder to owner.
• §17A-4-8 Failure to deliver certificate a misdemeanor.
• §17A-4-9 Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation.
• §17A-4-10 Salvage certificates for certain wrecked or damaged vehicles; fee; penalty.
• §17A-4-11 Repealed
• §17A-4-12 Repealed
• §17A-4A-1 Certificate to show liens or encumbrances.
• §17A-4A-2 Liens and encumbrances subsequently created.
• §17A-4A-2a Electronic transfer of liens.
• §17A-4A-3 Notice of lien; noninventory lien created by voluntary act of the owner not shown on certificate of title or otherwise perfected void as to subsequent purchasers and lien creditors; exceptio
• §17A-4A-4 Purchase money lien or encumbrance; effective date of lien; dealer to record lien; fees.
• §17A-4A-5 Priority of liens shown on certificate.
• §17A-4A-6 Who to hold certificate of title subject to lien; transfer of possession upon satisfaction of lien; assignment of obligation by lien holder.
• §17A-4A-7 Release of lien or encumbrance shown on certificate of title.
• §17A-4A-8 Failure to execute release or to surrender certificate when lien paid.
• §17A-4A-9 Levy of execution, etc.
• §17A-4A-10 Fee for recording and release of lien.
• §17A-4A-11 Article to create no cause of action against lienor for damage to property or injury to person.
• §17A-4A-12 Article not to apply to certain common-law and statutory liens.
• §17A-4A-13 Article not to apply to vehicle accessories.
• §17A-4A-14 Effect of article on liens and encumbrances created in transactions consummated before vehicle brought into state and subject to registration and titling in state.
• §17A-4A-15 Expiration of lien or encumbrance; refiling.
• §17A-4A-16 Vehicle leases which are not sales or security interests.
• §17A-5-1 Exemptions from registration of nonresident owners; special permit and certificate in lieu of registration for nonresidents maintaining temporary and recurrent or seasonal residence in state.
• §17A-6-1 Repealed
• §17A-6-2a Dealer recovery fund created.
• §17A-6-3 License certificate required; engaging in more than one business; established place of business required; civil penalties.
• §17A-6-4 Application for license certificate; insurance; bonds; investigation; information confidential.
• §17A-6-5 License certificate exemption.
• §17A-6-5a Reciprocity for out-of-state dealers; establishing violations of this section as misdemeanor offense; mandating that the commissioner propose or amend legislative rules.
• §17A-6-6 Refusal or issuance of license certificate; license certificate not transferable.
• §17A-6-7 When application to be made; expiration of license certificate; renewal.
• §17A-6-8 Form and display of license certificate or certified copy thereof; obtaining certified copy of license certificate; bond.
• §17A-6-9 Changes in business; action required; applications for and issuance of certificates; fees.
• §17A-6-1a Unlawful to be an automobile broker; definition; criminal penalties.
• §17A-6-1b Dealers authorized to issue motor vehicle registration.
• §17A-6-10 Fee required for license certificate; dealer special plates.
• §17A-6-10a Special plates for manufacturers and transporters; fee.
• §17A-6-10b Special plates for financial institutions; fee.
• §17A-6-11 Expiration of special plates.
• §17A-6-12 Operation of vehicles under special plates.
• §17A-6-13 Use of special plates; records to be maintained by dealer.
• §17A-6-14 Operation of motor vehicles by certain dealers under special permits.
• §17A-6-15 Temporary registration plates or markers.
• §17A-6-16 Records must be kept and maintained.
• §17A-6-17 Sales instrument; full disclosure required.
• §17A-6-17a Approved practices.
• §17A-6-18 Investigation; matters confidential; grounds for suspending or revoking license or imposing fine; suspension and revocation generally.
• §17A-6-18a Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board.
• §17A-6-18b Continuation of board.
• §17A-6-19 Notice of refusal, or suspension or revocation, of license certificate or of suspension of right to issue temporary registration plates or markers or of suspension of a dealer special plate
• §17A-6-20 Repealed
• §17A-6-21 Repealed
• §17A-6-22 Original action by board; matters confidential.
• §17A-6-23 Judicial review.
• §17A-6-24 Actions to enjoin violations; injunctive relief.
• §17A-6-25 Inspections; violations and penalties.
• §17A-6-25a Civil penalties.
• §17A-6-26 Construction.
• §17A-6A-1 Legislative finding.
• §17A-6A-2 Governing law.
• §17A-6A-3 Definitions.
• §17A-6A-4 Cancellation of dealer contract; notification.
• §17A-6A-5 Circumstances not constituting good cause.
• §17A-6A-6 Burden of proof.
• §17A-6A-7 Notice provisions.
• §17A-6A-8 Reasonable compensation to dealer.
• §17A-6A-8a Compensation to dealers for service rendered.
• §17A-6A-9 Payment of compensation.
• §17A-6A-10 Prohibited practices.
• §17A-6A-11 Where motor vehicle dealer deceased or incapacitated.
• §17A-6A-12 Establishment and relocation or establishment of additional dealers.
• §17A-6A-13 Obligations regarding warranties.
• §17A-6A-14 Acceptance of vehicles; risk of loss or damage.
• §17A-6A-15 Indemnity.
• §17A-6A-16 Actions at law; damages.
• §17A-6A-17 Injunctive relief.
• §17A-6A-18 West Virginia law to apply.
• §17A-6B-1 License certificate required; application.
• §17A-6B-2 Applicant must be bonded.
• §17A-6B-3 Fee required for license certificate; special fund created.
• §17A-6B-4 Investigation prior to issuance of license certificate; information confidential.
• §17A-6B-5 Refusal of license certificate.
• §17A-6B-6 When application to be made; expiration of license certificate; renewal.
• §17A-6B-7 Form and display of license certificate; certified copies of license.
• §17A-6B-8 Changes in business; action required.
• §17A-6B-9 Investigation; grounds for suspending or revoking license certificate; notice of refusal, suspension or revocation of license certificate; relinquishing license certificate and temporary pla
• §17A-6B-10 Temporary registration plates or markers.
• §17A-6B-11 Inspections; violations and penalties.
• §17A-6B-12 Injunctive relief.
• §17A-6B-13 Promulgation of rules.
• §17A-6C-1 License certificate required; application form; prohibited acts; reassignment of title; and exemption from privilege tax.
• §17A-6C-2 Bonds and insurance.
• §17A-6C-3 Established place of business requirements.
• §17A-6C-4 Fee required for license certificate.
• §17A-6C-5 Investigation prior to issuance of license certificate; information confidential.
• §17A-6C-6 Refusal of license certificate.
• §17A-6C-7 Licensing period, renewal and expiration.
• §17A-6C-8 Form and display of license certificate; certified copies of license.
• §17A-6C-9 Changes in business; action required.
• §17A-6C-10 Investigation; grounds for suspending or revoking license certificate; notice of refusal, suspension or revocation of license certificate; relinquishing license certificate and temporary pl
• §17A-6C-11 Temporary registration plates or markers.
• §17A-6C-12 Use of special plates; records to be maintained by automobile auction business; operation of vehicles under special plates; expiration of special plate.
• §17A-6C-13 Records must be kept and maintained.
• §17A-6C-14 Notice of refusal, or suspension or revocation, of license certificate or of suspension of right to issue temporary registration plates or markers or of suspension of an automobile auction
• §17A-6C-15 Inspections; violations and penalties.
• §17A-6C-16 Injunctive relief.
• §17A-6C-17 Promulgation of rules.
• §17A-6D-1 License certificate required; application.
• §17A-6D-2 Collection of daily passenger car rental tax imposed.
• §17A-6D-3 Liability of officers of corporation, etc.
• §17A-6D-4 Annual return; extension of time.
• §17A-6D-5 Applicant must be bonded.
• §17A-6D-6 Fee required for license certificate.
• §17A-6D-7 Investigation prior to issuance of license certificate; information confidential.
• §17A-6D-8 Refusal of license certificate.
• §17A-6D-9 When application to be made; expiration of license certificate; renewal.
• §17A-6D-10 Form and display of license certificate; certified copies of license.
• §17A-6D-11 Changes in business; action required.
• §17A-6D-12 Investigation; grounds for suspending or revoking a license certificate; notice of refusal, suspension or revocation of license certificate; relinquishing license certificate.
• §17A-6D-13 Inspections; violations and penalties.
• §17A-6D-14 Injunctive relief.
• §17A-6D-15 Promulgation of rules.
• §17A-6E-1 Findings and purpose.
• §17A-6E-2 Definitions.
• §17A-6E-3 License required.
• §17A-6E-4 Eligibility and issuance of license.
• §17A-6E-5 Expiration of license, renewal and expired license.
• §17A-6E-6 Change of employer.
• §17A-6E-7 Change of address, lost or stolen license, duplicate license.
• §17A-6E-8 Display of license.
• §17A-6E-9 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license.
• §17A-6E-10 Administrative due process.
• §17A-6E-11 Investigation, matters confidential.
• §17A-6E-12 Injunctive relief.
• §17A-6E-13 Authority for rules.
• §17A-6E-14 Motor Vehicle Salesperson License Fund.
• §17A-7-1 Operation of vehicles by financial institution or wrecker under special stickers; application and fees; expiration.
• §17A-7-2 Operation of motor vehicles by dealers or other persons under special stickers; application and fees; expiration.
• §17A-7-3 Operation of house trailer under special stickers; application and fees; expiration; issuance of special stickers to holders of Class B registration plates.
• §17A-8-1 Report by police of stolen and recovered vehicles or special mobile equipment.
• §17A-8-2 Reports by owners or lienors of stolen and recovered vehicles or special mobile equipment.
• §17A-8-3 Action by department on report of stolen or embezzled vehicle or special mobile equipment.
• §17A-8-4 Unlawful taking of vehicle.
• §17A-8-5 Receiving or transferring stolen vehicle.
• §17A-8-6 Injuring or tampering with vehicle or special mobile equipment.
• §17A-8-7 Motor vehicle or special mobile equipment without manufacturer's serial number, motor or engine number or other distinguishing number or identification mark; offenses.
• §17A-8-8 Altering or changing a manufacturer's serial number, motor or engine number or other distinguishing number or identification mark; offenses.
• §17A-8-9 Theft of a rental vehicle; penalty.
• §17A-8-10 Unlawful retention of rented or leased vehicle after notice.
• §17A-8-11 Unlawful acts relating to certificates of title, blank certificates of title and blank registration forms; penalty.
• §17A-8-12 Recovery of special mobile equipment; chain of custody; sale of unclaimed special mobile equipment; penalties.
• §17A-8-13 Theft of a motor vehicle offered for sale which had been obtained for temporary use for demonstration purposes; penalty.
• §17A-9-1 Fraudulent applications.
• §17A-9-2 Operation of vehicles without evidences of registration; use of temporary facsimile; penalty.
• §17A-9-3 Improper use of evidences of registration.
• §17A-9-4 False evidences, forgery, etc., of title and registration.
• §17A-9-5 Authority of division to suspend or revoke registration, certificate, etc.
• §;17A-6-18.
• §17A-9-7 Surrender of evidence of registration, etc., upon cancellation, suspension or revocation; willful failure or refusal to surrender; fee for reinstatement.
• §17A-10-1 Classification of vehicles for purpose of registration.
• §17A-10-2 Registration fees of motor vehicles used for transportation of property and persons determined by declared gross weight.
• §17A-10-3a Special registration of antique motor vehicles and motorcycles; definition, registration and use of classic motor vehicles and classic motorcycles.
• §17A-10-3b Motorcycle safety fee.
• §17A-10-4 Registration fees for vehicles equipped with other than pneumatic tires.
• §17A-10-5 Public service commission assessment must be paid before vehicle registered; suspension of registration cards and plates issued to motor carriers; privilege to exchange suspended registrat
• §17A-10-6 Repealed
• §17A-10-7 Reduced fees for portion of year.
• §17A-10-8 Vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees.
• §17A-10-9 Municipalities and other political subdivisions not to levy or charge license tax on motor vehicles.
• §17A-10-10 Fees upon transfer of registration and issuance of certificates of title.
• §17A-10-11 Fees for duplicate registration plates, registration cards and certificates of title.
• §17A-10-12 When fees returnable.
• §17A-10-13 Payment of fees and passenger seat tax to cities or towns.
• §17A-10-14 Registration plate for amateur radio station operators; fees; rules and forms.
• §17A-10-15 Additional fee for contribution to the highway litter control fund.
• §17A-10-16 Fee for the A. James Manchin Fund.
• §17A-11-1 Violations of chapter; penalty for misdemeanor.
• §17A-11-2 Penalty for felony.
• §17A-11-3 Jurisdiction of crimes by justices.
• §17A-11-4 Authority of members of official highway department weighing crews and public service commission, motor carrier employees.
• §17A-12-1 Severability.
• §17A-12-2 Repeal of inconsistent provisions.