1. Whenever a law enforcement officer observes a plate to be in such condition as to hinder or make difficult identification of same, he shall notify the director of revenue and instruct the owner to apply for a duplicate plate.

2. If the owner has not made application within fifteen days, the director of revenue may cancel such registration and notify the registrant and such cancellation shall remain in force until the application has been filed.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 301.310

  • director of revenue: the director of the department of revenue. See Missouri Laws 301.010
  • Owner: any person, firm, corporation or association, who holds the legal title to a vehicle or who has executed a buyer's order or retail installment sales contract with a motor vehicle dealer licensed under sections 301. See Missouri Laws 301.010

3. The director of revenue may at his discretion replace worn plates without cost to the registrant.

4. Failure to surrender a mutilated or worn plate for which duplicate has been issued shall be* punishable under section 301.440.

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